For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,188 students in Saline County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, MO are Hardeman Elementary School, Malta Bend High School and Miami Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardeman Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21051 Highway D
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Malta Bend High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34520 N. Hwy. 41
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Rank: #44.
Sweet Springs High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E. Marshall St.
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Elm
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
Orearville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32524 E Highway P
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2481
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2481
Grades: PK-8
| 66 students
Rank: #77.
Bueker Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 S Odell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Gilliam Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 North St
Gilliam, MO 65330
(660) 784-2225
Gilliam, MO 65330
(660) 784-2225
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View School
Special Education School
945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Prairie View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
215 E Mitchell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Grades: 2-4
| 121 students
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, MO include Hardeman Elementary School, Malta Bend High School and Miami Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saline County?
9 public middle schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saline County include: Bueker Middle School vs. Alexander Elementary School, Gilliam Elementary School vs. Alexander Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School vs. Bueker Middle School
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