For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 572 students in 65251, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65251, MO are Wheeler Middle School and Fulton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65251 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65251, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 65251, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Reception And Diag Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
65251, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 65251, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65251, MO include Wheeler Middle School and Fulton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65251?
5 public middle schools are located in 65251.
What is the racial composition of students in 65251?
65251 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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