For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,437 students in Howard County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 118 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Howard County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, MO are New Franklin Elementary School, New Franklin Middle-high and Laurence J. Daly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Howard County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
New Franklin Middle-high
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
704 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #55.
Fayette High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Cleveland Ave
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Grades: 6-12
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Glasgow Elementary.
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howard County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, MO include New Franklin Elementary School, New Franklin Middle-high and Laurence J. Daly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Howard County, MO?
7 public schools are located in Howard County, MO.
What percentage of students in Howard County, MO go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Howard County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, MO?
Howard County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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