For the 2026 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, Osceola Jr.-sr. High School and Appleton City 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 28% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in St. Clair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
76 Se Hwy Ww
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8144
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8144
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Appleton City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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, Osceola Jr.-sr. High School and Appleton City 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 32% (majority Black).
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