For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,611 students in Butler County, MO. The top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, MO are Neelyville High School, Poplar Bluff Jr. High School and Qulin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neelyville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 Broadway St
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3815
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3815
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Poplar Bluff Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 N Westwood
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-5602
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-5602
Gr: 7-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Qulin Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Connecticut St.
Qulin, MO 63961
(573) 328-4444
Qulin, MO 63961
(573) 328-4444
Gr: 4-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Fisk Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mckinley St
Fisk, MO 63940
(573) 967-3607
Fisk, MO 63940
(573) 967-3607
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Shady Grove School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
9200 Sierra Osage Circle
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
9400 Sears Ln
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
416 South C St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-9081
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-9081
Gr: 6-12
Shady Grove (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Gr: Inquire with school | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, MO include Neelyville High School, Poplar Bluff Jr. High School and Qulin Middle School. Butler County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in Butler County?
7 public middle schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Butler County include: Shady Grove School vs. Neelyville High School, Neelyville High School vs. Shady Grove School, W. E. Sears Youth Center vs. Sierra-osage Treatment Center
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