For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 2,816 students in Pemiscot County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Pemiscot County, MO are Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, Delta C-7 High School and Cooter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pemiscot County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Pemiscot County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pemiscot County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Delta C-7 High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Charger Ln
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6611
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6611
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Cooter High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
South Pemiscot High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Gr: 6-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4781
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4781
Gr: 1-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Cooter Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4584
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4584
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Delta C-7 Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Charger Ln
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Caruthersville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Sixth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
North Pemiscot Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Caruthersville Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Hayti High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Fourth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Alternative School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
709 E. Main Extension
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Pemiscot Co Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-2601
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-2601
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pemiscot County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Pemiscot County, MO include Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, Delta C-7 High School and Cooter High School.
How many public schools are located in Pemiscot County?
18 public schools are located in Pemiscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pemiscot County?
Pemiscot County public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pemiscot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pemiscot County include: Delta C-7 High School vs. Cooter High School, Cooter High School vs. Delta C-7 High School, Central Elementary School vs. Caruthersville Elementary School
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