For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,802 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, MO are East Buchanan High School, East Buchanan Elementary School and Parkview Elementary 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 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Clinton County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
602 S Harris
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Grades: PK-2
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 319 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cameron High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1022 S Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Center
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
915 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Grades: 3-5
| 323 students
Rank: #99.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1010.
Lathrop Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Center
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #1111.
Plattsburg High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #1212.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 139 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
| 0 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, East Buchanan Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County, MO?
13 public schools are located in Clinton County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County, MO?
Clinton County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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