For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,062 students in Dade County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Dade County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville R-ii School, Dadeville Sr. High School and Everton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dade County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dadeville R-ii School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Dadeville Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Everton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 Montgomery
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #66.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 W College
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5328
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5328
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #88.
Everton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #99.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Grades: 7-8
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Dade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 School Street
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dade County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville R-ii School, Dadeville Sr. High School and Everton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dade County, MO?
10 public schools are located in Dade County, MO.
What percentage of students in Dade County, MO go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Dade County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County, MO?
Dade County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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