For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 268 students in Mound City, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Mound City, MO are Mound City Elementary School, Mound City High School and Mound City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mound City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mound City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mound City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Gr: PK-4 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mound City High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mound City Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Gr: 5-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mound City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Mound City, MO include Mound City Elementary School, Mound City High School and Mound City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mound City?
3 public schools are located in Mound City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mound City?
Mound City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.