For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College View School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
North Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
East Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Joplin, Missouri 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
College View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 North Goetz Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Po Box 128
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,921 students
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
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