For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,339 students in Hillsboro, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, MO are Hillsboro Jr. High School, Grandview Middle School and Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hillsboro, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Jr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Grades: 7-8
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3931
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3931
Grades: 5-8
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
10434 State Rd Bb
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-9813
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-9813
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3941
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3941
Grades: K-12
| 2,652 students
Rank: n/an/a
5 Merchants Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, MO include Hillsboro Jr. High School, Grandview Middle School and Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Hillsboro?
6 public middle schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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