For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,703 students in Iron County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Iron County, MO are South Iron Elementary School, Arcadia Valley Elementary School and Arcadia Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Iron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Iron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Arcadia Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27431 Hwy 32
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Viburnum Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Viburnum High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
South Iron High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Iron County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Iron County, MO include South Iron Elementary School, Arcadia Valley Elementary School and Arcadia Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Iron County?
9 public schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Iron County include: South Iron High School vs. Arcadia Valley High School, Belleview Elementary School vs. Arcadia Valley Middle School, Arcadia Valley Middle School vs. Belleview Elementary School
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