For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 572 students in Fulton, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fulton, 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.
Fulton, MO public middle schools 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 Fulton 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 Public Middle Schools in Fulton, MO (2025-26)
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%
Fulton, 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 Fulton, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fulton, MO include Wheeler Middle School and Fulton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fulton?
5 public middle schools are located in Fulton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton?
Fulton 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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