For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 874 students in Audrain County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Audrain County, MO are Community High School, Van-far Jr./sr. High School and Mexico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Audrain County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Audrain County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Audrain County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Audrain County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Audrain County, MO include Community High School, Van-far Jr./sr. High School and Mexico Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Audrain County?
6 public middle schools are located in Audrain County.
What is the racial composition of students in Audrain County?
Audrain County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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