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Best Henry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,026 students in Henry County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 314 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Henry County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Henry County, MO are Davis Elementary School, Sherwood High School and Clinton Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Henry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6714 Sw Hwy T
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2629
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Sherwood High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1106 S 2nd Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2247
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Clinton Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
709 S 8th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3179
Gr: 3-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Main St
Windsor, MO 65360
(660) 647-5621
Gr: K-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Montrose High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
307 E 2nd St
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8229 E Highway 7
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Clinton
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
409 S College
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
307 E 2nd St
Montrose, MO 64770
(660) 693-4812
Gr: K-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Windsor High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 North St
Windsor, MO 65360
(660) 647-3106
Gr: 7-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Early Childhood Center
502 S 5th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Clinton Technical School
Vocational School
602 S 5th
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-6101
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Henry Elementary School
809 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5585
Gr: K-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Henry County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Henry County, MO include Davis Elementary School, Sherwood High School and Clinton Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Henry County?
18 public schools are located in Henry County.
What percentage of students in Henry County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Henry County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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