Best Public Middle Schools in Joplin, MO (2025-26)

Best Joplin Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,728 students in Joplin, MO.

The top ranked public middle schools in Joplin, MO are College View School, South Middle School and North Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Joplin, MO public middle schools have an score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Joplin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Joplin, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

College View School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044

Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

South Middle School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
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900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250

Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #33.

North Middle School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
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102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270

Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #44.

East Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
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4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280

Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: n/an/a

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1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410

Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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Joplin, Missouri 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

College View (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1101 North Goetz Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044

Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Columbia Elementary School (Closed 2024)

610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325

Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Duquesne Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335

Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345

Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

West Central Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380

Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Wilshire Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 128
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230

Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Joplin, MO?

The top ranked public middle schools in Joplin, MO include College View School, South Middle School and North Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Joplin?

5 public middle schools are located in Joplin.

What is the racial composition of students in Joplin?

Joplin public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Joplin are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Joplin include: North Middle School vs. South Middle School, South Middle School vs. North Middle School, East Middle School vs. South Middle School