For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,311 students in Camden County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Camden County, MO are Camdenton Middle School, Osage Middle School and Macks Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camdenton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Grades: 7-8
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
635 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 552-8326
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Macks Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Climax Springs High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rte 1 Box 158
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Camden County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Camden County, MO include Camdenton Middle School, Osage Middle School and Macks Creek High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Camden County?
5 public middle schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Camden County include: Camdenton Middle School vs. Osage Middle School, Osage Middle School vs. Camdenton Middle School, Macks Creek High School vs. Climax Springs High School
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