For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,664 students in Texas County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Texas County, MO are Licking High School, Summersville High School and Raymondville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Texas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Texas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Licking High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 College Avenue
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Grades: 7-12
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Summersville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Rogers Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Grades: 6-12
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Raymondville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 W Hwy B
Raymondville, MO 65555
(417) 457-6237
Raymondville, MO 65555
(417) 457-6237
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
Rank: #44.
Cabool Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Rogers Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Plato High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Success Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10341 Hwy 17
Success, MO 65570
(417) 967-2597
Success, MO 65570
(417) 967-2597
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Dys Dr
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Central Correctional Center
Alternative School
255 Hwy 32 W
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-4470
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-4470
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Texas County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Texas County, MO include Licking High School, Summersville High School and Raymondville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Texas County?
10 public middle schools are located in Texas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas County?
Texas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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