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Best Wright County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,297 students in Wright County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 97 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wright County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wright County, MO are Mansfield Jr. High School, Grovespring Elementary School and Mansfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Wright County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Jr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
305 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-8625
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Grovespring Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9530 Hwy 5
Grovespring, MO 65662
(417) 462-3288
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-3236
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 N Main
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Manes R-v School District
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8939 Highway 95
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
414 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-3289
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Mountain Grove Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 E 17th St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Skyview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
502 W Fifth St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-4880
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #99.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 E Ninth
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Hartville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
175 N. School Ave
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-6223
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Norwood High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rte 72 Box 486
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Hartville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 N. School Ave
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-7141
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartville Middle School
175 N School Ave
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-6223
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Mountain Technical Center
Vocational School
211 E Fifth St
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Regional Juvenile Det Ct
Alternative School
1400 Industrial Park
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wright County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Wright County, MO include Mansfield Jr. High School, Grovespring Elementary School and Mansfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Wright County?
17 public schools are located in Wright County.
What percentage of students in Wright County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wright County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?

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