For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,103 students in Clark County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clark County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, MO are Clark Co. High School, Running Fox Elementary School and Black Hawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
680 E Main
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Running Fox Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27192 Us Highway 61
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 W Chestnut
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Clark Co. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
384 N Jefferson
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
566 E Commercial
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3327
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3327
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, MO include Clark Co. High School, Running Fox Elementary School and Black Hawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
5 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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