For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,707 students in Scott County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MO are Kelso Elementary School, Oran High School and Scott City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Oran High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Scott City Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Gr: 5-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Sikeston Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 W Yoakum Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Gr: 7-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Scott Co. Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, MO include Kelso Elementary School, Oran High School and Scott City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
9 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Scott County include: Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School vs. Oran High School, Scott Co. Central High School vs. Oran High School, Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School vs. Scott Co. Central High School
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