Best Houston Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 238 students in Houston, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Houston, MO is Houston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Houston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Houston, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Houston, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Houston, MO include Houston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Houston?
2 public middle schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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