For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,299 students in Carroll County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, MO are Bosworth Elementary School, Bosworth High School and Hale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bosworth Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Eldridge St
Bosworth, MO 64623
(660) 534-7311
Bosworth, MO 64623
(660) 534-7311
Grades: PK-6
| 36 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bosworth High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Eldridge St
Bosworth, MO 64623
(660) 534-7311
Bosworth, MO 64623
(660) 534-7311
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 Main St
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Grades: PK-5
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Tina-avalon Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11896 Hwy 65
Tina, MO 64682
(660) 622-4212
Tina, MO 64682
(660) 622-4212
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #55.
Tina-avalon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11896 Hwy 65
Tina, MO 64682
(660) 622-4212
Tina, MO 64682
(660) 622-4212
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Hale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
518 Main St
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Rank: #77.
Carrollton Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Ninth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-1276
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-1276
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ninth Street
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Grades: 5-8
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Norborne High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Pirate Ln
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3319
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3319
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1010.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 E Ninth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Grades: PK-4
| 327 students
Rank: #1111.
Norborne Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 E Fifth
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3616
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3616
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carrollton Area Career Center
Vocational School
305 E Tenth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-0000
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-0000
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 N Jefferson
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2926
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2926
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
315 N Jefferson
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Grades: K-4
| 371 students
300 E Ninth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Grades: 7-8
| 161 students
18760 Cardinal Rd
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
18760 Cardinal Rd
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carroll County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Carroll County, MO include Bosworth Elementary School, Bosworth High School and Hale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
12 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carroll County include: Bosworth High School vs. Norborne High School, Norborne High School vs. Bosworth High School, Bosworth High School vs. Hale High School
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