For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,517 students in Monroe County, MO (there are , serving 188 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, MO are Monroe City R-i High School, Holliday C-2 School District and Middle Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe City R-i High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hwys 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Holliday C-2 School District
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Curtright St
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Holliday, MO 65258
(660) 266-3412
Grades: K-8
| 48 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Middle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11476 Rte M
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-8583
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Cleveland
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Monroe City Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4742
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Rank: #77.
Paris High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25686 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #88.
Paris Jr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25678 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Rank: #99.
Madison High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1010.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, MO include Monroe City R-i High School, Holliday C-2 School District and Middle Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
10 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe County include: Paris High School vs. Monroe City R-i High School, Madison High School vs. Monroe City R-i High School, Monroe City R-i High School vs. Paris High School
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