For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 9,779 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MO are Festus Middle School, Antonia Middle School and Ridgewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festus Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Gr: 7-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Antonia Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6798 St. Luke's Church Road
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 282-6970
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 282-6970
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Ridgewood School Rd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-1459
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-1459
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Seckman Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2810 Seckman Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-5707
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-5707
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Crystal City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Desoto Jr. High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
731 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1030
Gr: 7-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3931
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3931
Gr: 5-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Fox Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
743 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-5077
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-5077
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Hillsboro Jr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Gr: 7-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Woodridge Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2109 Gravois Road
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Valley School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Gravois Rd
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3470
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3470
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Senn-thomas Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Senn Thomas Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Windsor Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6208 Us Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4417
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4417
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Mapaville School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3657 Baptist Park Rd
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 931-0080
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 931-0080
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3941
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3941
Gr: K-12 | 2,652 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
5 Merchants Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Jefferson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
6180 Hwy Mm
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
Gr: 5-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Mapaville (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3657 Baptist Park Rd Box 68
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 937-3633
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 937-3633
Gr: Inquire with school | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
2109 Gravois Rd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Gr: 5-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, MO include Festus Middle School, Antonia Middle School and Ridgewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
20 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Northwest Valley School vs. Woodridge Middle School, Woodridge Middle School vs. Northwest Valley School, Ridgewood Middle School vs. Antonia Middle School
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