For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 987 students in Higginsville, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 145 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Higginsville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO are Rolling Meadow School, Lafayette Co. High School and Lafayette Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higginsville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Higginsville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Higginsville, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Co. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Grandview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Higginsville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO include Rolling Meadow School, Lafayette Co. High School and Lafayette Co. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Higginsville?
4 public schools are located in Higginsville.
What percentage of students in Higginsville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Higginsville are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Higginsville?
Higginsville public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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