For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 521 students in Cedar County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, MO are Stockton Middle School and El Dorado Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Cedar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stockton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
906 South St
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
El Dorado Springs Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, MO include Stockton Middle School and El Dorado Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cedar County?
2 public middle schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar 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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