For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,384 students in Harrison County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 40 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MO are North Harrison Elementary School, North Harrison High School and South Harrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5214
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5214
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
North Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
South Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
South Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2213 Beekman
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8061
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8061
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
South Harrison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Grades: 5-8
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Gilman City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #77.
Gilman City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Cainsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cainsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Grades: PK-5
| 47 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ridgeway High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridgeway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1401 Daily Rd
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Harrison Early Child Center
Magnet School
905 S 24th St
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7539
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7539
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MO include North Harrison Elementary School, North Harrison High School and South Harrison High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
13 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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