For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 235 students in Higbee, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Higbee, MO are Higbee High School, Higbee Elementary School and Higbee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higbee, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Higbee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Higbee, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Higbee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Higbee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Higbee Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St.
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Higbee, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Higbee, MO include Higbee High School, Higbee Elementary School and Higbee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Higbee?
3 public schools are located in Higbee.
What is the racial composition of students in Higbee?
Higbee public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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