For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 968 students in Higginsville, MO (there are , serving 145 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Higginsville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO are Lafayette Co. High School, Rolling Meadow School and Lafayette Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Higginsville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Higginsville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Higginsville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Higginsville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Higginsville, MO include Lafayette Co. High School, Rolling Meadow School and Lafayette Co. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Higginsville?
4 public schools are located in Higginsville.
What percentage of students in Higginsville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Higginsville are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Higginsville?
Higginsville public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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