For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 690 students in Holt County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Holt County, MO are Mound City Elementary School, Mound City High School and South Holt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Holt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Gr: PK-4 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mound City High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Holt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Craig High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #55.
Mound City Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Gr: 5-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
South Holt High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Nodaway-holt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Hickory
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #88.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Holt County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Holt County, MO include Mound City Elementary School, Mound City High School and South Holt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Holt County?
8 public schools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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