For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,788 students in Bates County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Bates County, MO are Rich Hill Elementary School, Rich Hill High School and Miami Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bates County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bates County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Bates County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rich Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E Poplar St
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-2227
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Rich Hill High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 N Third
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7638 Nw State Route J
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3495
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3495
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Hume High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Adrian Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 N High St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6591
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6591
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Hume Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rank: #99.
Butler High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Grades: 6-12
| 492 students
Rank: #1010.
Ballard High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1111.
Drexel High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1212.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Rank: #1313.
Miami High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7638 Nw State Route J
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1414.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 South Delaware
Butler, MO 64732
(660) 679-3912
Butler, MO 64732
(660) 679-3912
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 N 14th
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4810
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4810
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bates County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Bates County, MO include Rich Hill Elementary School, Rich Hill High School and Miami Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bates County?
16 public schools are located in Bates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bates County?
Bates County 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 Bates County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bates County include: Adrian Sr. High School vs. Butler High School, Adrian Elementary School vs. Miami Elementary School, Butler High School vs. Adrian Sr. High School
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