For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 607 students in Lewis County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, MO are Highland Jr.-sr. High School and Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lewis County 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lewis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Canton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, MO include Highland Jr.-sr. High School and Canton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lewis County?
2 public middle schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lewis County include: Canton High School vs. Highland Jr.-sr. High School, Highland Jr.-sr. High School vs. Canton High School
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