For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,885 students in Newton County, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 215 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Newton County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Newton County, MO are George Washington Carver Elementary School, East Newton High School and Learning Initiative Neosho/cr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12350 Norway Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
East Newton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22876 E Hwy 86
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Goodman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 N School Street
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1817 St. Eugene
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Grades: 4-6
| 307 students
Rank: #66.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Grades: PK-3
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Hale Mcginty Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Grades: 5-6
| 725 students
Rank: #88.
Neosho Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 716 students
Rank: #99.
Neosho High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #1010.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #1111.
Seneca High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Wornall St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: #1515.
Triway
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Lentz
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1616.
Diamond High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #1717.
Seneca Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Grades: 7-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1818.
Granby
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 E High St
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Grades: PK-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1919.
Diamond Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Grades: 5-8
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Washington St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8600
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8600
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Grades: K-4
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Newton County, MO include George Washington Carver Elementary School, East Newton High School and Learning Initiative Neosho/cr.
How many public schools are located in Newton County?
23 public schools are located in Newton County.
What percentage of students in Newton County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Newton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Newton County include: Diamond High School vs. East Newton High School, Granby vs. Diamond Elementary School, Seneca High School vs. Neosho High School
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