For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,237 students in 65301, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65301, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65301 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65301, MO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 65301, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Smith Cotton Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
65301, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Gr: 6-12
E W Thompson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 65301, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65301, MO include E W Thompson, Smith Cotton Junior High School and Pettis Co. Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65301?
3 public middle schools are located in 65301.
What is the racial composition of students in 65301?
65301 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).