For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 542 students in Howard County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Howard County, MO are New Franklin Middle-high, Wm. N. Clark Middle School and Glasgow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Franklin Middle-high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Howard County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Howard County, MO include New Franklin Middle-high, Wm. N. Clark Middle School and Glasgow High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard County?
3 public middle schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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