Top 3 Best Pierce City Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 712 students in Pierce City, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 95 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Pierce City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Pierce City, MO are Pierce City High School, Pierce City Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pierce City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Pierce City, MO Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierce City High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Pierce City Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2842
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2842
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pierce City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Pierce City, MO are Pierce City High School, Pierce City Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pierce City, MO?
3 public schools are located in Pierce City, MO.
What percentage of students in Pierce City, MO go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Pierce City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce City, MO?
Pierce City, MO minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
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