For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,146 students in Miller County, MO (there are , serving 2 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Miller County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Miller County, MO are St. Elizabeth Elementary School, St. Elizabeth High School and Eldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miller County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Miller County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Miller County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
St. Elizabeth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Eldon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Eldon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Eldon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 E 15th St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Grades: 3-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Grades: PK-2
| 536 students
Rank: #88.
Tuscumbia High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #99.
Iberia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Pemberton Dr
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Miller Co. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: #1111.
Iberia High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Pemberton Dr
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-2228
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eldon Career Center
Vocational School
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Miller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dogwood Hills (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Miller County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Miller County, MO include St. Elizabeth Elementary School, St. Elizabeth High School and Eldon High School.
How many public schools are located in Miller County?
12 public schools are located in Miller County.
What percentage of students in Miller County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Miller County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County?
Miller County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Miller County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Miller County include: Iberia High School vs. Eldon High School, Eldon High School vs. Iberia High School, Iberia High School vs. Dogwood Hills School
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