For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,495 students in Stone County, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 38 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Stone County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stone County, MO are Reeds Spring High School, Blue Eye High School and Hurley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Stone County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Stone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeds Spring High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20277a State Hwy 413
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Blue Eye High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
658 State Hwy Ee
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-5331
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hurley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Holt Spring Rd
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Holt Spring Rd
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Blue Eye Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Gr: PK-4 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Blue Eye Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4299
Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Reeds Spring Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wolves Ln
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Gr: 2-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Reeds Spring Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Morrill Lane
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Gr: 7-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Reeds Spring Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Gr: 5-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Crane High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Crane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Galena High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30925 State Hwy 413
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Galena-abesville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Medical Springs Rd
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Alternative
Alternative School
20277 State Hwy 413
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
257 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Gr: PK-1 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Table Rock Career Center
Vocational School
386 W State Hwy 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stone County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Stone County, MO include Reeds Spring High School, Blue Eye High School and Hurley High School.
How many public schools are located in Stone County?
15 public schools are located in Stone County.
What percentage of students in Stone County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Stone County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone 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 Stone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stone County include: Blue Eye High School vs. Reeds Spring High School, Galena High School vs. Reeds Spring High School, Reeds Spring High School vs. Galena High School
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