For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 496 students in Reynolds County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Reynolds County, MO are Lesterville High School, Ellington High School and Bunker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reynolds County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Reynolds County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Reynolds County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Ellington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Grades: 6-12
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Bunker High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2354 S Green St
Centerville, MO 63633
(573) 648-2285
Centerville, MO 63633
(573) 648-2285
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #55.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Reynolds County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Reynolds County, MO include Lesterville High School, Ellington High School and Bunker High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Reynolds County?
5 public middle schools are located in Reynolds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reynolds County?
Reynolds County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Reynolds County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Reynolds County include: Ellington High School vs. Bunker High School, Bunker High School vs. Ellington High School
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