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Best Dunklin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 4,909 students in Dunklin County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Dunklin County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dunklin County, MO are Bootheel School, Senath-hornersville High School and Holcomb High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunklin County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Dunklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dunklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bootheel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Senath-hornersville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 S State
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Holcomb High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Senath-hornersville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 S State
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2515
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
920 S Kennett St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Gr: 3-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Senath-hornersville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 School St
Hornersville, MO 63855
(573) 737-2455
Gr: 5-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Campbell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S State Rte 53
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-2576
Gr: 7-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Kennett High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S State Rte 53
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-3109
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Malden Lower Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Malden High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Kennett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 College Ave
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Southland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Clarkton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Southland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Clarkton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
1600 Ely Street
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School
1600 Ely St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: K-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dunklin County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Dunklin County, MO include Bootheel School, Senath-hornersville High School and Holcomb High School.
How many public schools are located in Dunklin County?
21 public schools are located in Dunklin County.
What percentage of students in Dunklin County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Dunklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunklin County?
Dunklin County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dunklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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