For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,349 students in New Madrid County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in New Madrid County, MO are Portageville Elementary School, Portageville High School and Risco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Madrid County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in New Madrid County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Madrid County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portageville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Portageville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Risco High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Risco Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Grades: PK-6
| 84 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Gideon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #88.
Gideon High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #1111.
Lilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
7960 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Madrid County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3853
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3853
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Madrid County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in New Madrid County, MO include Portageville Elementary School, Portageville High School and Risco High School.
How many public schools are located in New Madrid County?
13 public schools are located in New Madrid County.
What percentage of students in New Madrid County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County?
New Madrid County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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