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Best Newton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,300 students in Newton County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MO are Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Neosho Jr. High School and Triway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Neosho Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Triway
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Lentz
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Seneca Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Gr: 7-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Granby
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
440 E High St
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Diamond Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Gr: 5-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newton County, MO

Newton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Elementary School (Closed 2023)
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Gr: K-4 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MO include Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Neosho Jr. High School and Triway.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County?
7 public middle schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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