Top 5 Best Carter County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,157 students in Carter County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Carter County, MO are East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School, East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Carter County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Van Buren Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
902 Broadway
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
East Carter Co. R-ii High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Van Buren High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 W College
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carter County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Carter County, MO include East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School, East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and Van Buren Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carter County, MO?
5 public schools are located in Carter County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County, MO?
Carter County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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