For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,610 students in Mcdonald County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Mcdonald County, MO are Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonald County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mcdonald County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mcdonald County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14814 E State Hwy 76
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 E 8th St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Gr: 3-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mcdonald County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1113 E State Hwy 90
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Southwest City Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Sulphur St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Gr: 3-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-2 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mcdonald County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Mcdonald County, MO include Rocky Comfort Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcdonald County?
10 public schools are located in Mcdonald County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonald County?
Mcdonald County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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