Top 10 Best New Madrid County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,411 students in New Madrid County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 108 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 Matthews Elementary School, Portageville Elementary School and Portageville 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 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% 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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best New Madrid County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthews Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Portageville Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Portageville High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Grades: 6-12
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Gideon Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
New Madrid Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #66.
Risco Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
Rank: #77.
Risco High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #88.
Gideon High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #99.
Central High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1111.
Lilbourn Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
7960 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
Grades: 6-12
| 0 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
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in New Madrid County, MO

New Madrid County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
902 King Ave
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 Matthews Elementary School, Portageville Elementary School and Portageville High School.
How many public schools are located in New Madrid County, MO?
13 public schools are located in New Madrid County, MO.
What percentage of students in New Madrid County, MO go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County, MO?
New Madrid County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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