For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 685 students in Iron County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iron County, MO are Arcadia Valley Middle School, Belleview Elementary School and Viburnum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27431 Hwy 32
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Viburnum High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
South Iron High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Iron County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iron County, MO include Arcadia Valley Middle School, Belleview Elementary School and Viburnum High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iron County?
4 public middle schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Iron County include: Belleview Elementary School vs. Arcadia Valley Middle School, Arcadia Valley Middle School vs. Belleview Elementary School
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