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Best Howell County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,729 students in Howell County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howell County, MO are Howell Valley Elementary School, Ozark Horizon School and Junction Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Howell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Howell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6461 State Rte Zz
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ozark Horizon School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Junction Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8004 County Rd 3010
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4265
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Gr: 5-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4036 State Rte K
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1063
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
West Plains Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1054 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10286 State Rte 17
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4849
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Howell County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howell County, MO include Howell Valley Elementary School, Ozark Horizon School and Junction Hill Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howell County?
9 public middle schools are located in Howell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell County?
Howell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Howell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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