For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,046 students in Dent County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dent County, MO are Green Forest Elementary School, North Wood Elementary School and Salem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dent County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Dent County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Dent County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6111 Hwy F
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3902
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3902
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
North Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3734 N. Hwy 19
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4607
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4607
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Tiger Pride Dr
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Dent-phelps Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27870 Hwy C
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4680
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4680
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Ozark Hills School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 S Hwy 19
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-5618
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-5618
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Dent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Salem, 61 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 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 Dent County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dent County, MO include Green Forest Elementary School, North Wood Elementary School and Salem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dent County?
6 public middle schools are located in Dent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dent County?
Dent County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Dent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dent County include: Oak Hill Elementary School vs. Green Forest Elementary School, Green Forest Elementary School vs. Oak Hill Elementary School, Dent-phelps Elementary School vs. Green Forest Elementary School
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