For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 486 students in Harrison County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, MO are North Harrison High School, South Harrison Middle School and Gilman City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Harrison High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Grades: 5-8
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Gilman City High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Cainsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeway High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
1401 Daily Rd
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, MO include North Harrison High School, South Harrison Middle School and Gilman City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison County?
6 public middle schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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