For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,300 students in Newton County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MO are Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Neosho Jr. High School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Newton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Neosho Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 716 students
Rank: #33.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Triway
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Lentz
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Seneca Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Grades: 7-8
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Granby
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 E High St
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Grades: PK-8
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Diamond Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Grades: 5-8
| 207 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Grades: K-4
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, MO include Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Neosho Jr. High School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County?
7 public middle schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Newton County include: Granby vs. Diamond Middle School
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