For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,703 students in Iron County, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Iron County, MO are Arcadia Valley Elementary School, South Iron Elementary School and Arcadia Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Iron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
South Iron Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Arcadia Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27431 Hwy 32
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
Rank: #66.
Viburnum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Grades: 6-12
| 191 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
South Iron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Viburnum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iron County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Iron County, MO include Arcadia Valley Elementary School, South Iron Elementary School and Arcadia Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Iron County?
9 public schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Iron County include: Arcadia Valley High School vs. South Iron High School
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