For the 2023 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,081 students in Ray County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Ray County, MO are Southwest Elementary School, Lawson High School and Lawson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ray County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ray County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Ray County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 W Moss St
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Lawson High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Lawson Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Orrick Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kirkham
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3922
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3922
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Hardin-central High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Richmond Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Wellington St
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Richmond High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 E South
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Matt Waller Dr
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Grades: 2-5
| 408 students
Rank: #99.
Hardin-central Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #1010.
Orrick High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kirkham
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3327
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3327
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Grades: PK-1
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
25610 Park Rd North
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 781-8786
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 781-8786
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ray County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Ray County, MO include Southwest Elementary School, Lawson High School and Lawson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ray County, MO?
12 public schools are located in Ray County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Ray County, MO?
Ray County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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