For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 274 students in Worth County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Worth County, MO are Worth Co. Elementary School and Worth Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Worth County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Worth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worth Co. Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 East Avenue
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-3320
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-3320
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Worth Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 East Avenue
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-2218
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-2218
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Worth County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Worth County, MO include Worth Co. Elementary School and Worth Co. High School.
How many public schools are located in Worth County?
2 public schools are located in Worth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County?
Worth County public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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