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Best Mississippi County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 648 students in Mississippi County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mississippi County, MO are Charleston High School and East Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mississippi County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mississippi County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 East Washington Street
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Gr: 5-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mississippi County, MO

Mississippi County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A. J. Martin Elementary School (Closed 2023)
510 Wilkinson
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Gr: 3-6
Charleston Kindergarten (Closed 2009)
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
East Prairie Junior High School (Closed 2023)
210 E Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Gr: 7-8
R. A. Doyle Elementary School (Closed 2023)
402 Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272
Gr: PK-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mississippi County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mississippi County, MO include Charleston High School and East Prairie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mississippi County?
3 public middle schools are located in Mississippi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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