For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 808 students in Vernon County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO are Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vernon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland R-v School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Nevada Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #66.
Bronaugh High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernon County, MO include Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Sheldon High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vernon County?
6 public middle schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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