For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,040 students in Chariton County, MO (there are , serving 147 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Chariton County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Chariton County, MO are Brunswick High School, Brunswick Elementary School and Keytesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chariton County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Chariton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chariton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 County Rd
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Brunswick Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 County Rd
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3777
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3777
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
Keytesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18475 Hwy 11
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Rank: #66.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E 6th St
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: #77.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18475 Hwy 11
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #88.
Keytesville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Chariton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 43
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: 5-8
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chariton County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Chariton County, MO include Brunswick High School, Brunswick Elementary School and Keytesville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chariton County?
8 public schools are located in Chariton County.
What percentage of students in Chariton County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Chariton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton County?
Chariton County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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