Top Mount Vernon Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Mount Vernon, MO, serving 1,502 students. Mount Vernon has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Mount Vernon, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, MO are Mt. Vernon High School, Mt. Vernon Middle School and Mt. Vernon Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Top Mount Vernon, MO Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Mt. Vernon High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30%400 W Hwy 17410
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Grades: 9-12 | 471 students
- Mt. Vernon Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 56%Rank:6/Top 50%731 S Landrum St10
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Grades: 6-8 | 301 students
- Mt. Vernon Intermediate Math: 36% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%260 W Hwy 17410
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Grades: 3-5 | 343 students
- Mt. Vernon Elementary School301 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Grades: PK-2 | 363 students
- Mt. Vernon Treatment Center500 State Dr
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Grades: 6-12 | 24 students
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