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Best Bates County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,788 students in Bates County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Bates County, MO are Miami Elementary School, Rich Hill Elementary School and Hume High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bates County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bates County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Bates County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7638 Nw State Route J
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3495
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rich Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 E Poplar St
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-2227
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hume High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Rich Hill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
703 N Third
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Hume Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Adrian Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4 N High St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6591
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Miami High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7638 Nw State Route J
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Butler High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Gr: 6-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Drexel High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Butler Early Childhood
300 South Delaware
Butler, MO 64732
(660) 679-3912
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bates County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Bates County, MO include Miami Elementary School, Rich Hill Elementary School and Hume High School.
How many public schools are located in Bates County?
16 public schools are located in Bates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bates County?
Bates County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bates County are often viewed compared to one another?

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