For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,048 students in Webster County, MO (there are 11 private schools, serving 487 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Webster County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Webster County, MO are Fordland High School, Logan-rogersville Upper Elementary School and Marshfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordland High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1248 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4555
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4555
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Logan-rogersville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 S Mill St
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 753-2996
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 753-2996
Gr: 4-6 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Marshfield High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 State Hwy Dd
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Niangua High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 2-3 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Logan-rogersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7297 E Farm Road 164
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 882-2626
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 882-2626
Gr: 2-3 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Fordland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Marshfield Jr. High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
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 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Logan-rogersville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Missouri Blvd
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 753-2813
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 753-2813
Gr: 9-12 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Logan-rogersville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
476 N Missouri Blvd
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 753-2896
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 753-2896
Gr: 7-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Shook Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 State Hwy Dd
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 4-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Fordland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Niangua Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: K-1 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
512 S Sentry Dr
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 881-2947
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 881-2947
Gr: PK-1 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
520 N Locust
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Correctional Center
Alternative School
929 Honor Camp Ln
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4491
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4491
Gr: 7-12
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Sunrise (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
232 South Elm Street
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
232 S Elm St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Webster County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Webster County, MO include Fordland High School, Logan-rogersville Upper Elementary School and Marshfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Webster County?
20 public schools are located in Webster County.
What percentage of students in Webster County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Webster County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Webster County include: Fordland High School vs. Logan-rogersville High School, Fordland Elementary School vs. Seymour Elementary School, Marshfield High School vs. Logan-rogersville High School
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