For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 66 students in Barnard, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Barnard, MO is South Nodaway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnard, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Barnard have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barnard, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Nodaway High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3727
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3727
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barnard, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barnard, MO include South Nodaway High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barnard?
1 public middle schools are located in Barnard.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnard?
Barnard public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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