For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 608 students in Hayti, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Hayti, MO are Mathis Elementary School and Hayti High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayti, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Hayti have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hayti, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Sixth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Hayti High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Fourth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Alternative School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pemiscot Co Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-2601
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-2601
Gr: 11-12
Hayti, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
External Locations (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Gr: K-12
400 E Cleveland
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: 5-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hayti, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Hayti, MO include Mathis Elementary School and Hayti High School.
How many public schools are located in Hayti?
5 public schools are located in Hayti.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayti?
Hayti public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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