For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 600 students in Hayti, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Hayti, MO are Mathis Elementary School and Hayti High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayti, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Hayti have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hayti, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Sixth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Hayti High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Fourth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Alternative School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pemiscot Co Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-2601
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-2601
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Hayti, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
External Locations (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
400 E Cleveland
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Grades: 5-8
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hayti, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Hayti, MO include Mathis Elementary School and Hayti High School.
How many public schools are located in Hayti?
5 public schools are located in Hayti.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayti?
Hayti public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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