For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,801 students in Benton County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 89 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Benton County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Benton County, MO are Cole Camp Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cole Camp Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23395 Hwy 7
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Cole Camp Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3502
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #66.
Cole Camp High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Warsaw High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7351
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7351
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
John Boise Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #99.
North Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 W Kosciusko St
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6260
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-6260
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 South Keeney
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benton County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Benton County, MO include Cole Camp Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln High School.
How many public schools are located in Benton County?
10 public schools are located in Benton County.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Benton County include: Warsaw High School vs. Cole Camp High School, Cole Camp High School vs. Warsaw High School, Lincoln High School vs. Warsaw High School
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