For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 8,533 students in Clay County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MO are Kearney Jr. High School, Kearney Middle School and Smithville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kearney Jr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Campus St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Grades: 8-9
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Grades: 6-7
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Smithville Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-1122
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-1122
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
New Mark Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Ne 106th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5290
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5290
Grades: 7-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Midjay Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Missouri City Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Main
Missouri City, MO 64072
(816) 750-4391
Missouri City, MO 64072
(816) 750-4391
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #77.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #88.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #99.
Antioch Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Ne 65th St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5260
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5260
Grades: 7-8
| 869 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 S Withers
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5410
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5410
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1111.
Northgate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2117 Ne 48th St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5300
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5300
Grades: 7-8
| 686 students
Rank: #1212.
Maple Park Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 N Bennington
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5280
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5280
Grades: 7-8
| 602 students
Rank: #1313.
Excelsior Springs Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crown Hill Rd
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1414.
Maple Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Ne Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 437-3711
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 437-3711
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Educ. Development
Alternative School
2000 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 413-5000
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 413-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
8 Victory Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4901 Ne Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 734-2120
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 734-2120
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
9400 N Platte Purchase Dr
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-1433
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-1433
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
731 Ne 76th St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 437-3607
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 437-3607
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Clay County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
455 School Way
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Grades: K-5
| 142 students
600 West Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Maple Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2575 Ne Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Grades: Inquire with school
| 51 students
800 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
2215 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MO include Kearney Jr. High School, Kearney Middle School and Smithville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
19 public middle schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clay County include: Discovery Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School, South Valley Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School, Antioch Middle School vs. New Mark Middle School
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