For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 492 students in Madison County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MO are Marquand-zion High School and Kelly A Burlison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marquand-zion High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Kelly A Burlison Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Highway 72 East
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6555
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison County, MO include Marquand-zion High School and Kelly A Burlison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
2 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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