For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 608 students in 63801, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 63801, MO are New Dawn School, Scott Co. Central High School and Sikeston Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 63801 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 63801, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 63801, MO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Sikeston Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
63801, Missouri ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Grades: K-4
| 186 students
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Grades: 5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 63801, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 63801, MO include New Dawn School, Scott Co. Central High School and Sikeston Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 63801?
4 public middle schools are located in 63801.
What is the racial composition of students in 63801?
63801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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