For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,585 students in Lafayette County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MO are Concordia High School, Rolling Meadow School and Odessa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Lafayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concordia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 Sw 11th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Odessa Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 S Fifth St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Wellington-napoleon High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Grades: 6-12
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 N Chiefs
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4611
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 W Kelling Ave
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Lafayette County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, MO include Concordia High School, Rolling Meadow School and Odessa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette County?
8 public middle schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lafayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lafayette County include: Wellington-napoleon High School vs. Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe High School vs. Wellington-napoleon High School, Santa Fe High School vs. Concordia High School
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