For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 784 students in Washington County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, MO are John A. Evans Middle School, Citadel School and Kingston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John A. Evans Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 S Lead St
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Citadel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Mine
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Kingston Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Dr
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 779-3515
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 779-3515
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Richwoods Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10788 State Hwy A
Richwoods, MO 63071
(573) 678-2257
Richwoods, MO 63071
(573) 678-2257
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
#2 Viking Drive
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 766-5689
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 766-5689
Grades: K-2
| 96 students
Citadel (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Mines
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, MO include John A. Evans Middle School, Citadel School and Kingston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
5 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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