For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,819 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, MO are East Buchanan High School, Cameron High School and Lathrop High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cameron High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 S Park Avenue
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N School Dr
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6116
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6116
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 S Harris
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Gr: PK-2 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Lathrop Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6115
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Cameron Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Plattsburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Gr: PK-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Clinton Co. R-iii Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3920
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Mo Correctional Center
Alternative School
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, MO include East Buchanan High School, Cameron High School and Lathrop High School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
13 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clinton County include: Ellis Elementary School vs. Lathrop Elementary School, Lathrop Elementary School vs. Ellis Elementary School, Lathrop Elementary School vs. East Buchanan Elementary School
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