For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 402 students in Barton County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barton County, MO are Liberal Middle School, Lamar Middle School and Golden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Barton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberal Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3548
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3548
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Golden City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1208 Walnut St
Golden City, MO 64748
(417) 537-8311
Golden City, MO 64748
(417) 537-8311
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barton County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barton County, MO include Liberal Middle School, Lamar Middle School and Golden City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barton County?
3 public middle schools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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