For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,437 students in Randolph County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 164 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, MO are Northeast Elementary School, Northeast High School and Higbee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Martin
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2828
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Martin
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2788
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2788
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Higbee High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
Westran Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 Harlan St
Clifton Hill, MO 65244
(660) 261-4511
Clifton Hill, MO 65244
(660) 261-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #55.
Westran Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Depot St
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-3666
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-3666
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Moberly Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2680
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Westran High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Hornet Ln
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-4415
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #88.
Gratz Brown Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2694
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2694
Grades: 3-5
| 449 students
Rank: #99.
Moberly Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2660
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2660
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #1010.
Renick Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Middle St
Renick, MO 65278
(660) 263-4886
Renick, MO 65278
(660) 263-4886
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Rank: #1111.
Higbee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #1212.
Higbee Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St.
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2693
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2693
Grades: PK
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moberly Area Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
1623 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2690
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2690
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Regional
Alternative School
200 Porter St
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
909 Porter St
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2630
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2630
Grades: K-2
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Fourth
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2640
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2640
Grades: K-2
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Randolph County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, MO include Northeast Elementary School, Northeast High School and Higbee High School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County, MO?
17 public schools are located in Randolph County, MO.
What percentage of students in Randolph County, MO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County, MO?
Randolph County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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