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Best Dade County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,049 students in Dade County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Dade County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville R-ii School, Dadeville Sr. High School and Greenfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade 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 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dade County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dadeville R-ii School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Dadeville Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 W College
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5328
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Lockwood Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W 4th
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Gr: 7-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Montgomery
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Everton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Everton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dade County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville R-ii School, Dadeville Sr. High School and Greenfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Dade County?
10 public schools are located in Dade County.
What percentage of students in Dade County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Dade County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dade County are often viewed compared to one another?

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