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Best Daviess County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,087 students in Daviess County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Daviess County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Daviess County, MO are North Daviess Elementary School, Pattonsburg High School and Gallatin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Daviess County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #22.
Pattonsburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
602 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Covel D. Searcy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Winston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #77.
North Daviess High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #88.
Pattonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
Gallatin Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S. Olive St.
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2172
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Gr: 5-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Winston Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Daviess County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Daviess County, MO include North Daviess Elementary School, Pattonsburg High School and Gallatin High School.
How many public schools are located in Daviess County?
11 public schools are located in Daviess County.
What percentage of students in Daviess County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Daviess County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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