For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 609 students in Farmington, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Farmington, MO are Farmington Middle School and Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Farmington, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 S Fleming St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Gr: 7-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 32 East
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Correctional Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Treatment Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Gr: 7-12
Farmington, Missouri 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 S Franklin St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Farmington, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Farmington, MO include Farmington Middle School and Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Farmington?
4 public middle schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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