For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 693 students in Shannon County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Shannon County, MO are Winona Elementary School, Eminence High School and Eminence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shannon County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Shannon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shannon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8256 State Hwy 19
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Eminence High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 South 6th Street
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3252
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3252
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W Hwy 106
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Winona High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8256 State Hwy 19
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Shannon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Two Rivers Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11800 State Highway 96
Montier, MO 65546
(530) 625-5600
Montier, MO 65546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shannon County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Shannon County, MO include Winona Elementary School, Eminence High School and Eminence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shannon County?
4 public schools are located in Shannon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shannon County?
Shannon County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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