For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,264 students in 65301, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 65301, MO are E W Thompson School, Smith Cotton Junior High School and Pettis Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65301 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65301, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best 65301, MO Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E W Thompson School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Cotton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
Rank: #33.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
65301, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 65301, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 65301, MO include E W Thompson School, Smith Cotton Junior High School and Pettis Co. Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65301?
3 public middle schools are located in 65301.
What is the racial composition of students in 65301?
65301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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