For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,495 students in Stone County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 40 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Stone County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Stone County, MO are Blue Eye High School, Reeds Spring High School and Blue Eye Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone 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 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Eye High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
658 State Hwy Ee
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-5331
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Reeds Spring High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20277a State Hwy 413
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Eye Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Holt Spring Rd
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hurley High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Holt Spring Rd
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
Crane High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Grades: 7-12
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Reeds Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Morrill Lane
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Grades: 7-8
| 292 students
Rank: #88.
Reeds Spring Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wolves Ln
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Grades: 2-4
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Crane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #1010.
Blue Eye Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Grades: 5-8
| 157 students
Rank: #1111.
Reeds Spring Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Grades: 5-6
| 239 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Galena High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30925 State Hwy 413
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Galena-abesville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Medical Springs Rd
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gibson Technical Center
Vocational School
386 W State Hwy 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Alternative
Alternative School
386 West State Highway 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
257 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Grades: PK-1
| 319 students
Stone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Grades: 5-8
| 198 students
Tri-lakes Specl. Educ. Coop. (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
658 State Hwy Ee
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4166
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4166
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stone County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Stone County, MO include Blue Eye High School, Reeds Spring High School and Blue Eye Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stone County?
16 public schools are located in Stone County.
What percentage of students in Stone County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Stone County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Stone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stone County include: Hurley High School vs. Crane Elementary School, Blue Eye High School vs. Reeds Spring High School, Galena High School vs. Reeds Spring High School
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