For the 2023 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,463 students in Barry County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 217 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Barry County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Barry County, MO are Cassville Intermediate, Exeter High School and Oakview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Barry County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cassville Intermediate
Math: 48% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-4010
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-4010
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Exeter High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Locust Street
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-3745
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-3745
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oakview School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Linden St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Monett High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #55.
Monett Intermediate
Math: 34% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 9th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6151
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6151
Grades: 5-6
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Cassville High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3137
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Shell Knob Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Rank: #88.
Monett Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 Ninth St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-6228
Grades: 7-8
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Southwest High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1010.
Wheaton Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7240
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7240
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Park Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 7th St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 354-2168
Grades: 3-4
| 336 students
Rank: #1212.
Purdy Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Cassville Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3136
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3136
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #1414.
Wheaton High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #1515.
Southwest Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5411
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5411
Grades: PK-4
| 272 students
Rank: #1616.
Exeter Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Locust St
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-2922
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-2922
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #1717.
Southwest Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Grades: 5-8
| 247 students
Rank: #1818.
Purdy High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-2445
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-2445
Grades: PK-2
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Learning Lane
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3411
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3411
Grades: PK-2
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
Two David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oakview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
200 Linden Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barry County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Barry County, MO include Cassville Intermediate, Exeter High School and Oakview School.
How many public schools are located in Barry County, MO?
21 public schools are located in Barry County, MO.
What percentage of students in Barry County, MO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Barry County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County, MO?
Barry County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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