For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,168 students in Daviess County, MO (there are 6 private schools, serving 153 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Daviess County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Daviess County, MO are Gallatin High School, North Daviess Elementary School and Tri-county Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Daviess County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Grades: PK-6
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Grades: PK-4
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Covel D. Searcy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Grades: PK-4
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
North Daviess High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pattonsburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Winston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gallatin Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Olive St.
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2172
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2172
Grades: 5-8
| 150 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Pattonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-4416
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-4416
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Rank: #1010.
Winston Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Grades: PK-6
| 56 students
Rank: #1111.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Grades: 5-12
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Daviess County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Daviess County, MO include Gallatin High School, North Daviess Elementary School and Tri-county Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Daviess County, MO?
11 public schools are located in Daviess County, MO.
What percentage of students in Daviess County, MO go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Daviess County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County, MO?
Daviess County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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