For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,421 students in Randolph County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 164 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, MO are Northeast Elementary School, Northeast High School and Westran Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph 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 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Martin
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2828
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2828
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Northeast High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Martin
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2788
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2788
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Westran Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 Harlan St
Clifton Hill, MO 65244
(660) 261-4511
Clifton Hill, MO 65244
(660) 261-4511
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Moberly Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2660
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Higbee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Moberly Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2680
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Westran High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Hornet Ln
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-4415
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Westran Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Depot St
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-3666
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-3666
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Gratz Brown Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2694
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2694
Gr: 3-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Renick Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Middle St
Renick, MO 65278
(660) 263-4886
Renick, MO 65278
(660) 263-4886
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Higbee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt Center For Educ Success
Alternative School
1621 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
930 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2693
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2693
Gr: PK | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Moberly Area Technical Center
Vocational School
1623 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2690
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2690
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
909 Porter St
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2630
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2630
Gr: K-2 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Fourth
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2640
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2640
Gr: K-2 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, MO include Northeast Elementary School, Northeast High School and Westran Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County?
17 public schools are located in Randolph County.
What percentage of students in Randolph County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Randolph County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Randolph County include: Northeast High School vs. Westran High School, South Park Elementary School vs. North Park Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School vs. Westran Elementary School
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