For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 548 students in Kirksville, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Kirksville, MO is William Matthew Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirksville, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Kirksville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Kirksville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kirksville, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kirksville, MO include William Matthew Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kirksville?
1 public middle schools are located in Kirksville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirksville?
Kirksville public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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