For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,103 students in Clark County, MO (there are , serving 7 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clark County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, MO are Clark Co. High School, Running Fox Elementary School and Black Hawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
680 E Main
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Running Fox Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27192 Us Highway 61
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 W Chestnut
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Clark Co. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
384 N Jefferson
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
566 E Commercial
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3327
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3327
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R.r.1 Box 62c
Luray, MO 63453
(660) 866-2222
Luray, MO 63453
(660) 866-2222
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
One Bulldog Dr
Revere, MO 63465
(660) 948-2621
Revere, MO 63465
(660) 948-2621
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
515 N Walnut St
Wyaconda, MO 63474
(660) 479-5668
Wyaconda, MO 63474
(660) 479-5668
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, MO include Clark Co. High School, Running Fox Elementary School and Black Hawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
5 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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