For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 238 students in Holt County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Holt County, MO are Craig High School, Mound City Middle School and South Holt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Holt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Craig High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Mound City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: 5-8
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
South Holt High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Holt County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Holt County, MO include Craig High School, Mound City Middle School and South Holt High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Holt County?
3 public middle schools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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