For the 2026 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 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Joplin, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
College View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 North Goetz Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Po Box 128
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
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, East Middle School vs. South Middle School, South Middle School vs. North Middle School
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