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Best Iron County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,703 students in Iron County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Iron County, MO are South Iron Elementary School, Arcadia Valley Elementary School and Arcadia Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron 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 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Iron County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Iron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Arcadia Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27431 Hwy 32
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Viburnum Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Viburnum High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
South Iron High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12
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Iron County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Iron County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Iron County, MO include South Iron Elementary School, Arcadia Valley Elementary School and Arcadia Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Iron County?
9 public schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Iron County include: Arcadia Valley High School vs. South Iron High School

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