For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 696 students in Seymour, MO (there are 8 private schools, serving 381 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Seymour, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Seymour, MO are Seymour High School, Seymour Elementary School and Seymour Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seymour, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Seymour have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Seymour, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seymour High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 E Clinton Ave
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4508
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4508
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Center
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-2234
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-2234
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Clinton Ave
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4626
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4626
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Seymour, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Seymour, MO include Seymour High School, Seymour Elementary School and Seymour Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Seymour?
3 public schools are located in Seymour.
What percentage of students in Seymour go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Seymour are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seymour?
Seymour public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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