For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,597 students in Mcdonald County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcdonald County, MO are Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School and White Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonald County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcdonald County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcdonald County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14814 E State Hwy 76
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 E 8th St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Grades: 3-8
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1113 E State Hwy 90
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest City Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Sulphur St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Grades: 3-8
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mcdonald County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mcdonald County, MO include Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School and White Rock Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcdonald County?
6 public middle schools are located in Mcdonald County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonald County?
Mcdonald County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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