For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,009 students in Johnson County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, MO are Shawnee Elementary School, Knob Noster Middle School and Warrensburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11913 N Highway 13
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 885-3620
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 885-3620
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Knob Noster Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Warrensburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 E Gay St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Crest Ridge High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Holden Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle Dr
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-4125
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-4125
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Leeton Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Chilhowee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kingsville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
301 West Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
415 East Clark
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Gr: K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Warrensburg Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
438 E Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Gr: 6-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒>
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, MO include Shawnee Elementary School, Knob Noster Middle School and Warrensburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnson County?
8 public middle schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Johnson County include: Knob Noster Middle School vs. Warrensburg Middle School, Warrensburg Middle School vs. Knob Noster Middle School, Chilhowee High School vs. Crest Ridge High School
