For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,421 students in Randolph County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 208 private students). 94% 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2025)
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
| 155 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
| 181 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
| 74 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
| 129 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
| 327 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
| 452 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
| 174 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
| 410 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
| 664 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
| 93 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
| 111 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
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alt Center For Educ Success
Alternative School
1621 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
930 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2693
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2693
Grades: PK
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moberly Area Technical Center
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
909 Porter St
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2630
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2630
Grades: K-2
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Fourth
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2640
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2640
Grades: K-2
| 235 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?
17 public schools are located in Randolph County.
What percentage of students in Randolph County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Randolph County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Randolph County include: Northeast High School vs. Westran High School, South Park Elementary School vs. North Park Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School vs. Westran Elementary School
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