Best Higginsville Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 968 students in Higginsville, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 145 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Higginsville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO are Lafayette Co. High School, Rolling Meadow School and Lafayette Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Higginsville, MO public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Higginsville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Higginsville, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Lafayette Co. High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Rolling Meadow School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924

Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #33.

Lafayette Co. Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
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807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161

Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

Grandview Elementary School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
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705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127

Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Higginsville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Rolling Meadow (Closed 2023)

1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924

Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO?

The top ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO include Lafayette Co. High School, Rolling Meadow School and Lafayette Co. Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Higginsville?

4 public schools are located in Higginsville.

What percentage of students in Higginsville go to public school?

87% of all K-12 students in Higginsville are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Higginsville?

Higginsville public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).