For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,971 students in Ashland, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Ashland, MO are Southern Boone High School, Southern Boone Middle School and Southern Boone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashland, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Boone High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14520 Crump Ln
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Southern Boone Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Gr: 5-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Southern Boone Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Gr: 3-4 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
803 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Gr: PK-2 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashland, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashland, MO include Southern Boone High School, Southern Boone Middle School and Southern Boone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashland?
4 public schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashland include: Southern Boone Middle School vs. Southern Boone Elementary School
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