For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,833 students in Mississippi County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mississippi County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mississippi County, MO are East Prairie High School, East Prairie Elementary School and Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mississippi County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mississippi County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Prairie High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Walnut
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3564
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3564
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wilkinson St
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Charleston High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Washington Street
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Grades: 5-8
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 S Main St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #66.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Mississippi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Wilkinson
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Grades: K
| 92 students
210 E Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
402 Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mississippi County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Mississippi County, MO include East Prairie High School, East Prairie Elementary School and Charleston High School.
How many public schools are located in Mississippi County, MO?
7 public schools are located in Mississippi County, MO.
What percentage of students in Mississippi County, MO go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mississippi County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi County, MO?
Mississippi County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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