For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,801 students in Benton County, MO (there are , 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 Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln High School and Cole Camp Elementary 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 40%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-2222
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Cole Camp Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3011
Gr: K-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Cole Camp High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Warsaw High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7351
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7351
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
John Boise Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-9079
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Benton County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Benton County, MO include Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln High School and Cole Camp Elementary 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: Cole Camp High School vs. Warsaw High School, Lincoln High School vs. Warsaw High School, Warsaw High School vs. Cole Camp High School
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