For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 523 students in Clinton, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton, MO are Davis Elementary School, Leesville Elementary School and Clinton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Clinton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6714 Sw Hwy T
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8229 E Highway 7
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Clinton
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Clinton, Missouri ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clinton, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton, MO include Davis Elementary School, Leesville Elementary School and Clinton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton?
3 public middle schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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