For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 519 students in Scotland County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Scotland County, MO are Scotland Co. High School and Scotland Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Scotland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Scotland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 West Lovers Lane
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8901
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8901
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Scotland Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
438 W. Lover's Lane
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8532
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8532
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Scotland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy U
Gorin, MO 63543
(660) 282-3282
Gorin, MO 63543
(660) 282-3282
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scotland County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Scotland County, MO include Scotland Co. High School and Scotland Co. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scotland County?
2 public schools are located in Scotland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland County?
Scotland County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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