For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 793 students in Vernon County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO are Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vernon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Bronaugh High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO include Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Sheldon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vernon County?
6 public middle schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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