For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 161 students in Higbee, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Higbee, MO are Higbee Elementary School and Higbee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higbee, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Higbee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Higbee, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Higbee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Higbee Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St.
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Higbee, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Higbee, MO include Higbee Elementary School and Higbee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Higbee?
2 public elementary schools are located in Higbee.
What is the racial composition of students in Higbee?
Higbee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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