For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 274 students in Worth County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Worth County, MO are Worth Co. Elementary School and Worth Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Worth County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Worth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worth Co. Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 East Avenue
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-3320
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-3320
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Worth Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 East Avenue
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-2218
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-2218
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Worth County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Worth County, MO include Worth Co. Elementary School and Worth Co. High School.
How many public schools are located in Worth County?
2 public schools are located in Worth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County?
Worth County public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.