For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 530 students in Harrisonville, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrisonville, MO are Briarwood School and Harrisonville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisonville, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrisonville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Harrisonville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisonville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Highland
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Harrisonville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Briarwood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1801 South James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harrisonville, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrisonville, MO include Briarwood School and Harrisonville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrisonville?
3 public middle schools are located in Harrisonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonville?
Harrisonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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