For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 797 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 Mark Twain Sr. High School, Ralls County Elementary School and Mark Twain Jr. 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 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ralls County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ralls County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Ralls County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21700 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Grades: 6-8
| 200 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 Mark Twain Sr. High School, Ralls County Elementary School and Mark Twain Jr. 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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