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Best New Madrid County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,349 students in New Madrid County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 108 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in New Madrid County, MO are Portageville Elementary School, Risco High School and Risco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Madrid County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in New Madrid County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in New Madrid County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portageville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Risco High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Risco Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Portageville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Gr: 6-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Gideon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Gideon High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Central Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Lilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in New Madrid County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in New Madrid County, MO include Portageville Elementary School, Risco High School and Risco Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Madrid County?
13 public schools are located in New Madrid County.
What percentage of students in New Madrid County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in New Madrid County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County?
New Madrid County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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