For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,196 students in Marion County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, MO are Mississippi Valley School, Hannibal Middle School and Marion Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion 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 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mississippi Valley School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 Munger Ln
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Hannibal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Co. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Grades: 7-12
| 105 students
Rank: #44.
Palmyra Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Line St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Grades: 5-8
| 340 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mississippi Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
312 Munger Lane
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion County, MO include Mississippi Valley School, Hannibal Middle School and Marion Co. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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