For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 184 students in Myrtle, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Myrtle, MO are Couch Elementary School and Couch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Myrtle, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Myrtle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Myrtle, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Couch Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4215
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4215
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Couch High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Myrtle, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Myrtle, MO include Couch Elementary School and Couch High School.
How many public schools are located in Myrtle?
2 public schools are located in Myrtle.
What is the racial composition of students in Myrtle?
Myrtle public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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