For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 267 students in Norwood, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norwood, MO are Norwood High School and Skyline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Norwood, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 72 Box 486
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Norwood, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norwood, MO include Norwood High School and Skyline Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Norwood?
2 public middle schools are located in Norwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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