For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,670 students in 65802, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65802, MO are Hickory Hills Middle School, Central High School and Greene Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65802 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65802, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65802, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Greene Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pipkin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6000
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Westport Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 S. Golden Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
601 N National Ave #102
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 65802, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65802, MO include Hickory Hills Middle School, Central High School and Greene Valley School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65802?
7 public middle schools are located in 65802.
What is the racial composition of students in 65802?
65802 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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