For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,976 students in Ashland, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, MO are Southern Boone High School, Southern Boone Middle School and Southern Boone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashland, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Boone High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14520 Crump Ln
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Boone Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Grades: 5-8
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Boone Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Grades: 3-4
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
803 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Grades: PK-2
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashland, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, MO include Southern Boone High School, Southern Boone Middle School and Southern Boone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashland?
4 public schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashland include: Southern Boone Elementary School vs. Southern Boone Middle School, Southern Boone Middle School vs. Southern Boone Elementary School
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