For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 494 students in St. Clair County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in St. Clair County, MO are Hudson Elementary School, Appleton City High School and Osceola Jr.-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 St. Clair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Appleton City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Osceola Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Se Hwy Ww
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8144
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8144
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Roscoe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Sw 300 Rd
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
St. Clair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in St. Clair County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in St. Clair County, MO include Hudson Elementary School, Appleton City High School and Osceola Jr.-sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in St. Clair County?
4 public middle schools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair 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 St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in St. Clair County include: Appleton City High School vs. Osceola Jr.-sr. High School
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