For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 3,505 students in Dunklin County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunklin County, MO are Bootheel School, Senath-hornersville Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunklin County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dunklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dunklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bootheel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Senath-hornersville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 S State
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2515
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2515
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S Kennett St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Gr: 3-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Senath-hornersville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 School St
Hornersville, MO 63855
(573) 737-2455
Hornersville, MO 63855
(573) 737-2455
Gr: 5-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S State Rte 53
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-3109
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-3109
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Malden Lower Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Malden High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Gr: 6-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Kennett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 College Ave
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Southland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Southland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Clarkton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Ely St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: K-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Dunklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1140
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1140
Gr: K | 175 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dunklin County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunklin County, MO include Bootheel School, Senath-hornersville Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dunklin County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Dunklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunklin County?
Dunklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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