For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,408 students in Lincoln County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MO are Silex High School, Troy South Middle School and Ida Cannon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silex High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Grades: 6-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Troy South Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3914 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8001
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Grades: 5-6
| 820 students
80 Elm Tree Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Grades: 9
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MO include Silex High School, Troy South Middle School and Ida Cannon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Troy South Middle School vs. Troy Middle School, Troy Middle School vs. Troy South Middle School
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