For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 9,779 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MO are Festus Middle School, Antonia Middle School and Ridgewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Festus Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Antonia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6798 St. Luke's Church Road
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 282-6970
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 282-6970
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Ridgewood School Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-1459
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-1459
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Crystal City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #66.
Seckman Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2810 Seckman Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-5707
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-5707
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Fox Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
743 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-5077
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-5077
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #99.
Woodridge Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2109 Gravois Road
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Desoto Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
Grades: 7-8
| 380 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northwest Valley School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Gravois Rd
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3470
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3470
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Senn-thomas Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Senn Thomas Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: #1616.
Windsor Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6208 Us Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4417
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4417
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #1717.
Mapaville School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3657 Baptist Park Rd
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 931-0080
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 931-0080
Grades: K-12
| 37 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
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6471 Cedar Hill Rd
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-3415
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-3415
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
6180 Hwy Mm
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
Grades: 5-6
| 402 students
Mapaville (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3657 Baptist Park Rd Box 68
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 937-3633
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 937-3633
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
2109 Gravois Rd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Grades: 5-6
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MO include Festus Middle School, Antonia Middle School and Ridgewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
20 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Northwest Valley School vs. Woodridge Middle School, Woodridge Middle School vs. Northwest Valley School, Ridgewood Middle School vs. Antonia Middle School
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