For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,800 students in Cass County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MO are Briarwood School, East Lynne Elementary School and Raymore-peculiar South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cass County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
East Lynne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24706 S State Rte K
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
Archie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 W State Rte A
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Raymore-peculiar East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17509 E. State Route 58
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #66.
Harrisonville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Highland
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Myrtle
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Grades: 7-8
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
Belton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Grades: 7-8
| 639 students
Rank: #99.
Midway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1010.
Strasburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
608 W State Rte E
Strasburg, MO 64090
(816) 680-3333
Strasburg, MO 64090
(816) 680-3333
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Briarwood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1801 South James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
21001 South School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
11706 E 211th St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Grades: 7-8
| 723 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cass County, MO include Briarwood School, East Lynne Elementary School and Raymore-peculiar South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
11 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cass County include: Strasburg Elementary School vs. Pleasant Hill Middle School, Midway High School vs. Archie High School, Briarwood School vs. Archie High School
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