For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 411 students in Montgomery County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, MO are Wellsville-middletown High School and Montgomery Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, 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 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellsville-middletown High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Co. Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, MO include Wellsville-middletown High School and Montgomery Co. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery 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 32% (majority Black).
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