For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,473 students in Webster County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Webster County, MO are Niangua High School, Fordland Middle School and Marshfield Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niangua High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Fordland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Marshfield Jr. High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Logan-rogersville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
476 N Missouri Blvd
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 753-2896
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 753-2896
Gr: 7-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Clinton Ave
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4626
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4626
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Correctional Center
Alternative School
929 Honor Camp Ln
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4491
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4491
Gr: 7-12
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Sunrise (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
232 South Elm Street
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
232 S Elm St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Webster County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Webster County, MO include Niangua High School, Fordland Middle School and Marshfield Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Webster County?
6 public middle schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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