For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,819 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, MO are East Buchanan High School, Parkview Elementary School and Lathrop High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 S Harris
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N School Dr
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6116
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6116
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Cameron High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 S Park Avenue
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Lathrop Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #77.
Plattsburg High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #99.
Cameron Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
915 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1010.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1111.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1212.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Mo Correctional Center
Alternative School
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 N Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
Turning Point High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
423 N. Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, MO include East Buchanan High School, Parkview Elementary School and Lathrop High School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
13 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clinton County include: Ellis Elementary School vs. Lathrop Elementary School, Lathrop Elementary School vs. Ellis Elementary School, Lathrop High School vs. East Buchanan High School
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