For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,237 students in Sedalia, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sedalia, MO are E W Thompson, Smith Cotton Junior High School and Pettis Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sedalia, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sedalia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Sedalia, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E W Thompson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Cotton Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #33.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Sedalia, Missouri ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sedalia, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sedalia, MO include E W Thompson, Smith Cotton Junior High School and Pettis Co. Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sedalia?
3 public middle schools are located in Sedalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Sedalia?
Sedalia public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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