For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 762 students in Macon County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Macon County, MO are Macon Co. High School, Macon Middle School and Atlanta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon 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 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon Co. High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Bevier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #55.
La Plata High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Callao Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 Pine Street
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 768-5541
Callao, MO 63534
(660) 768-5541
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Macon County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Macon County, MO include Macon Co. High School, Macon Middle School and Atlanta High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Macon County?
7 public middle schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Macon County include: Atlanta High School vs. La Plata High School, La Plata High School vs. Atlanta High School
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