For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,836 students in Cole County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cole County, MO are Blair Oaks Middle School, Eugene High School and Cole Co. R-i Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cole County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cole County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Cole County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Eugene High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14803 Hwy 17
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4001
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4001
Grades: 7-12
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Cole Co. R-i Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4915
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4915
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #55.
Russellville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis And Clark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Lewis And Clark Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #77.
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Riverside Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Algoa Correctional Center
Alternative School
8501 No More Victims Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mocap High School
Alternative School
205 Jefferson St
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2453
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2453
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Cole County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H Kenneth Kirchner (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1403 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
501 East Miller St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Grades: 9
| 685 students
812 St Marys Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cole County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cole County, MO include Blair Oaks Middle School, Eugene High School and Cole Co. R-i Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cole County?
9 public middle schools are located in Cole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cole County?
Cole County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cole County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cole County include: Russellville High School vs. Eugene High School, Eugene High School vs. Russellville High School
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