For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 3,468 students in Franklin County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, MO are Spring Bluff Elementary School, Franklin Co. Elementary School and New Haven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Franklin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9374 Hwy 185
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Co. Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3128 Hwy Y
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2414
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2414
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
New Haven Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Park Dr
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2900
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2900
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Strain-japan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4640 Hwy H
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Union Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 W End
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Lonedell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7466 Hwy Ff
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
St. Clair Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1156 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Riverbend School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Autumn Hill School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Autumn Hill Dr
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Missouri Eastern Corr Center
Alternative School
18701 Old Hwy 66 Route 1
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Gr: 7-12
Franklin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Autumn Hill (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Independence Drive
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Gr: Inquire with school | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
100 W Fifth St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2001 W Osage
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Gr: PK | 45 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, MO include Spring Bluff Elementary School, Franklin Co. Elementary School and New Haven Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
13 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Washington Middle School vs. Union Middle School, Union Middle School vs. Washington Middle School, St. Clair Jr. High School vs. Lonedell Elementary School
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