Top 10 Best Benton County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,474 students in Benton County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 89 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Benton County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Benton County, MO are Cole Camp High School, Cole Camp Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Benton County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cole Camp High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Cole Camp Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Grades: K-6
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Warsaw High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7351
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23395 Hwy 7
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #77.
Cole Camp Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
John Boise Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
North Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
134 W Kosciusko St
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6260
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cole Camp Preschool
500 South Keeney
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Grades: PK
| 29 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton County, MO

Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Benton County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Benton County, MO include Cole Camp High School, Cole Camp Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benton County, MO?
10 public schools are located in Benton County, MO.
What percentage of students in Benton County, MO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Benton County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County, MO?
Benton County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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