For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,451 students in Mount Vernon, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, MO are Mt. Vernon Intermediate, Mt. Vernon High School and Mt. Vernon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mount Vernon, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Vernon Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Grades: 3-5
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Vernon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Vernon Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 S Landrum St
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7545
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7545
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Grades: K-2
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 State Dr
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Vernon, MO include Mt. Vernon Intermediate, Mt. Vernon High School and Mt. Vernon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Vernon, MO?
6 public schools are located in Mount Vernon, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon, MO?
Mount Vernon, MO public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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