For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,300 students in Harrison County, MO (there are , serving 40 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MO are North Harrison Elementary School, North Harrison High School and South Harrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5214
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5214
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
North Harrison High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
South Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2213 Beekman
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8061
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8061
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Grades: 5-8
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Cainsville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Grades: PK-5
| 31 students
Rank: #77.
Gilman City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #88.
Gilman City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #99.
Cainsville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeway High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
1401 Daily Rd
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
905 S 24th St
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7539
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7539
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, MO include North Harrison Elementary School, North Harrison High School and South Harrison High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
13 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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