For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 841 students in Jackson, MO.
The top ranked public middle school in Jackson, MO is Russell Hawkins Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Jackson, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Gr: 7-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Jackson, Missouri ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
444 W Jefferson
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9553
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9553
Gr: K | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson, MO include Russell Hawkins Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson?
1 public middle schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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