For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 101 students in Hardin, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Hardin, MO is Hardin-central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hardin, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin-central High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hardin, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hardin, MO include Hardin-central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardin?
1 public middle schools are located in Hardin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin?
Hardin public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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