For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,075 students in Polk County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MO are Fair Play High School, Bolivar Middle School and Humansville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk 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 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fair Play High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2232
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2232
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 W Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-3811
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-3811
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Humansville Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Oak St
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2219
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Marion C. Early Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5309 S. Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2216
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2216
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
Halfway Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2211
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2211
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hope Ranch School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5545 Hwy K
Brighton, MO 65617
(417) 376-3000
Brighton, MO 65617
(417) 376-3000
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bolivar Severely Handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1250 North Hartford Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Exceptional Pupil Coop (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1510 E Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Exceptional Pupil Coop. (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
316 West Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, MO include Fair Play High School, Bolivar Middle School and Humansville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
6 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Polk County include: Halfway Secondary vs. Fair Play High School, Fair Play High School vs. Halfway Secondary
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