For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 868 students in Nodaway County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nodaway County, MO are South Nodaway High School, Jefferson High School and Maryville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nodaway County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Nodaway County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nodaway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Nodaway High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3727
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3727
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Maryville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 W South Hills Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3244
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3244
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
West Nodaway High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17665 Us Hwy 136
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-3317
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-3317
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
North Nodaway Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E Barnard St
Hopkins, MO 64461
(660) 778-3315
Hopkins, MO 64461
(660) 778-3315
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Nodaway-holt Middle School High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Taylor St
Graham, MO 64455
(660) 939-2135
Graham, MO 64455
(660) 939-2135
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast Nodaway High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 S High School Ave
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maryville Treatment Center
Alternative School
30227 Us Hwy 136
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-6542
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-6542
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Nodaway County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nw Mo Specl. Ed. Coop. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1210a S Main St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-3768
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-3768
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nodaway County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nodaway County, MO include South Nodaway High School, Jefferson High School and Maryville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nodaway County?
8 public middle schools are located in Nodaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nodaway County?
Nodaway County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Nodaway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nodaway County include: Jefferson High School vs. Nodaway-holt Middle School High School, Nodaway-holt Middle School High School vs. Jefferson High School
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