For the 2025 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 Delta C-7 High School, Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary 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 39%), 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 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pemiscot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delta C-7 High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Charger Ln
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6611
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6611
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Cooter High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
South Pemiscot High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Delta C-7 Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Charger Ln
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 76 students
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4781
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4781
Grades: 1-6
| 270 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #1010.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #1111.
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1212.
Caruthersville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1313.
North Pemiscot Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
709 E. Main Extension
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Pemiscot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
External Locations (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
400 E Cleveland
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Grades: 5-8
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pemiscot County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Pemiscot County, MO include Delta C-7 High School, Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary 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 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pemiscot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pemiscot County include: Cooter High School vs. Delta C-7 High School, Delta C-7 High School vs. Cooter High School, Central Elementary School vs. Caruthersville Elementary School
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