For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 595 students in Sikeston, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sikeston, MO are New Dawn School, Scott Co. Central High School and Sikeston Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sikeston, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sikeston, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Sikeston Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Lindenwood Ave
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-1720
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sikeston, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sikeston, MO include New Dawn School, Scott Co. Central High School and Sikeston Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sikeston?
4 public middle schools are located in Sikeston.
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston?
Sikeston public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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