For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,274 students in Callaway County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Callaway County, MO are Wheeler Middle School, South Callaway Middle School and Fulton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Callaway County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Callaway County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Callaway County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
South Callaway Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
North Callaway Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 E. Harrison
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
New Bloomfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Reception And Diag Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Callaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Gr: 7-12
Po Box 188
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Callaway County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Callaway County, MO include Wheeler Middle School, South Callaway Middle School and Fulton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Callaway County?
8 public middle schools are located in Callaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Callaway County?
Callaway County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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