For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 228 students in Mercer County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, MO are Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School and Mercer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, MO include Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School and Mercer High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mercer County?
2 public middle schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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