For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,453 students in Lawrence County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, MO are Marionville Middle School, Pierce City Middle School and Mount Vernon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marionville Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
College And O'dell
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2531
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2531
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pierce City Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 S Landrum St
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Verona High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Aurora Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Olive
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3630
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3630
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Miller High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 W 6th St
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3271
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3271
Gr: 7-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
500 State Dr
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Lawrence County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Elm Dr
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
5036 Lawrence 1040
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Gr: 1-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, MO include Marionville Middle School, Pierce City Middle School and Mount Vernon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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