For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 682 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, MO are Lathrop Middle School, Cameron Veterans Middle School and Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lathrop Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Mo Correctional Center
Alternative School
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Clinton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 N Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
Turning Point High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
423 N. Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, MO include Lathrop Middle School, Cameron Veterans Middle School and Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton County?
4 public middle schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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