For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,169 students in Gentry County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Gentry County, MO are King City High School, Albany High School and King City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gentry County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gentry 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gentry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King City High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4319
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4319
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Albany High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3911
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
King City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Virginia E. George Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 S East St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Stanberry High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 N Park St
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2163
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2163
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Stanberry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 N Park St
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2141
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3912
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3912
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gentry County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Gentry County, MO include King City High School, Albany High School and King City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gentry County?
7 public schools are located in Gentry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gentry County?
Gentry County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gentry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gentry County include: Albany High School vs. Stanberry High School, Stanberry High School vs. Albany High School, King City High School vs. Albany High School
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