For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,864 students in Texas County, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Texas County, MO are Cabool High School, Plato Elementary School and Summersville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Texas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Texas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cabool High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Peabody Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Plato Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4700
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Summersville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Rogers Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Summersville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 106 Richards Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4613
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4613
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Licking High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 College Avenue
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Houston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Cabool Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Garst Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Raymondville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 W Hwy B
Raymondville, MO 65555
(417) 457-6237
Raymondville, MO 65555
(417) 457-6237
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Cabool Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Rogers Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Licking Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 College Ave
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Plato High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Success Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10341 Hwy 17
Success, MO 65570
(417) 967-2597
Success, MO 65570
(417) 967-2597
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Dys Dr
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
South Central Correctional Center
Alternative School
255 Hwy 32 W
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-4470
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-4470
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Texas County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Texas County, MO include Cabool High School, Plato Elementary School and Summersville High School.
How many public schools are located in Texas County?
17 public schools are located in Texas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas County?
Texas County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Texas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Texas County include: Plato High School vs. Cabool High School, Cabool High School vs. Plato High School, Cabool Elementary School vs. Houston Elementary School
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