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Best Barry County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,919 students in Barry County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO are Oakview School, Monett Middle School and Shell Knob Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Barry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Linden St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Monett Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4 David Sippy Drive
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Shell Knob Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Wheaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Cassville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Gr: 5-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Purdy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Exeter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Locust St
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-2922
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barry County, MO

Barry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Oakview (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Linden Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Purdy Middle School (Closed 2023)
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Tri-lakes Specl. Educ. Coop. (Closed 2023)
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barry County, MO include Oakview School, Monett Middle School and Shell Knob Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barry County?
8 public middle schools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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