For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,919 students in Barry County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO are Oakview School, Monett Middle School and Shell Knob Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Linden St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Monett Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4 David Sippy Drive
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Shell Knob Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Rank: #44.
Wheaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rank: #55.
Cassville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3136
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3136
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Grades: 5-8
| 202 students
Rank: #77.
Purdy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 263 students
Rank: #88.
Exeter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Locust St
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-2922
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-2922
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oakview (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Linden Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO include Oakview School, Monett Middle School and Shell Knob Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barry County?
8 public middle schools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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