For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 834 students in Linn County, MO. The top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, MO are Meadville High School, Brookfield Middle School and Bucklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Linn County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Marceline High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Gr: 6-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Linn Co. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Midwest Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
608 Pine St
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Gr: 4-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, MO include Meadville High School, Brookfield Middle School and Bucklin High School. Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in Linn County?
5 public middle schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn 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 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Linn County include: Bucklin High School vs. Linn Co. High School, Linn Co. High School vs. Bucklin High School
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