For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 578 students in Pike County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO are Boncl Elementary School, Bowling Green Middle School and Lillian Schaper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Pike County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boncl Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Louisiana Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5340
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 E Maple
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Lillian Schaper (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
902 Independence Dr Box 86
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, MO include Boncl Elementary School, Bowling Green Middle School and Lillian Schaper School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
5 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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