Best Public Middle Schools in Sedalia, MO (2025-26)

Best Sedalia Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,237 students in Sedalia, MO.

The top ranked public middle schools in Sedalia, MO are E W Thompson, Smith Cotton Junior High School and Pettis Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sedalia, MO public middle schools have an score of 48% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sedalia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sedalia, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

E W Thompson

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575

Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Smith Cotton Junior High School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
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312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300

Gr: 6-8 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #33.

Pettis Co. Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385

Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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Sedalia, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062

Gr: 6-12

E W Thompson (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575

Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sedalia, MO?

The top ranked public middle schools in Sedalia, MO include E W Thompson, Smith Cotton Junior High School and Pettis Co. Elementary School.

How many public middle schools are located in Sedalia?

3 public middle schools are located in Sedalia.

What is the racial composition of students in Sedalia?

Sedalia public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).