For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 690 students in Holt County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Holt County, MO are Mound City Elementary School, South Holt Elementary School and Craig High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Holt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: PK-4
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
South Holt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Craig High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Mound City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: 5-8
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Mound City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #66.
South Holt High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
Rank: #88.
Nodaway-holt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Hickory
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Holt County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Holt County, MO include Mound City Elementary School, South Holt Elementary School and Craig High School.
How many public schools are located in Holt County?
8 public schools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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