For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 756 students in Ralls County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ralls County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ralls County, MO are Ralls County Elementary School, Mark Twain Junior High School and Mark Twain Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ralls County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ralls County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Ralls County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ralls County Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21700 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Junior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Senior High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Ralls County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 E Hawkins
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Po Box 309
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-2811
Perry, MO 63462
(573) 565-2811
Grades: K-6
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ralls County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Ralls County, MO include Ralls County Elementary School, Mark Twain Junior High School and Mark Twain Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Ralls County, MO?
3 public schools are located in Ralls County, MO.
What percentage of students in Ralls County, MO go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ralls County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ralls County, MO?
Ralls County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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