For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 519 students in Scotland County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Scotland County, MO are Scotland Co. High School and Scotland Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Scotland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Scotland County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 West Lovers Lane
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8901
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8901
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Scotland Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
438 W. Lover's Lane
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8532
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-8532
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Scotland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy U
Gorin, MO 63543
(660) 282-3282
Gorin, MO 63543
(660) 282-3282
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scotland County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Scotland County, MO include Scotland Co. High School and Scotland Co. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scotland County?
2 public schools are located in Scotland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland County?
Scotland County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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