For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 247 students in Half Way, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Half Way, MO are Halfway Secondary and Halfway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Half Way, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Half Way have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Half Way, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halfway Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2211
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2211
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Halfway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Hwy 32
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2215
Half Way, MO 65663
(417) 445-2215
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Half Way, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Half Way, MO include Halfway Secondary and Halfway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Half Way?
2 public schools are located in Half Way.
What is the racial composition of students in Half Way?
Half Way public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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