Top 10 Best Mcdonald County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,580 students in Mcdonald County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Mcdonald County, MO are Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School and Pineville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonald County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mcdonald County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Mcdonald County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Comfort Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14814 E State Hwy 76
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3488
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Pineville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 E 8th St
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 223-4346
Grades: 3-8
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
White Rock Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1113 E State Hwy 90
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdonald County High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: #77.
Southwest City Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Noel Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Sulphur St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Grades: 3-8
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Noel Primary
14762 W State Hwy 90
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Grades: PK-2
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pineville Primary
340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Grades: PK-2
| 100 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mcdonald County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Mcdonald County, MO include Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School and Pineville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcdonald County, MO?
10 public schools are located in Mcdonald County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonald County, MO?
Mcdonald County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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