For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,331 students in Carl Junction, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Carl Junction, MO are Carl Junction High School, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 and Carl Junction Satellite School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carl Junction, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Carl Junction have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Carl Junction, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl Junction High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7081
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7034
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7034
Gr: 2-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Carl Junction Satellite School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 347-7895
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 347-7895
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Carl Junction Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-5760
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-5760
Gr: 4-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Carl Junction Jr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7246
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7246
Gr: 7-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7045
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7045
Gr: PK-1 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carl Junction, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Carl Junction, MO include Carl Junction High School, Carl Junction Primary 2-3 and Carl Junction Satellite School.
How many public schools are located in Carl Junction?
6 public schools are located in Carl Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Carl Junction?
Carl Junction public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Carl Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carl Junction include: Carl Junction Intermediate vs. Carl Junction High School, Carl Junction Jr. High School vs. Carl Junction High School
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