For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,195 students in Morgan County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, MO are Morgan Co. R-i High School, Morgan Co. High School and Morgan Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morgan County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Co. R-i High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Oak St
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2218
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2218
Gr: 6-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Co. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4697
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4697
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Morgan Co. Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4272
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4272
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Morgan Co. Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-5432
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-5432
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Oak St
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2219
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-2219
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4231
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4231
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 372-6261
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 372-6261
Gr: PK-2 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 North Oak St
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-4284
Stover, MO 65078
(573) 377-4284
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 97
Syracuse, MO 65354
(660) 298-3411
Syracuse, MO 65354
(660) 298-3411
Gr: 1-2 | 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morgan County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Morgan County, MO include Morgan Co. R-i High School, Morgan Co. High School and Morgan Co. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morgan County?
7 public schools are located in Morgan County.
What percentage of students in Morgan County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Morgan County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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