For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,027 students in Wright County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wright County, MO are Mansfield Jr. High School, Manes R-v School District and Mountain Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Wright County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Jr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Manes R-v School District
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8939 Highway 95
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Grove Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 E 17th St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Skyview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 W Fifth St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-4880
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-4880
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Norwood High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 72 Box 486
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
175 N School Ave
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-6223
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-6223
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct
Alternative School
1400 Industrial Park
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: K-12 | 2 students
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School
Location
Quick Facts
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Gr: 5-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wright County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wright County, MO include Mansfield Jr. High School, Manes R-v School District and Mountain Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wright County?
8 public middle schools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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