For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 838 students in Ralls County, MO (there are , serving 61 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ralls County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ralls County, MO are Mark Twain Sr. High School, Ralls County Elementary School and Mark Twain Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ralls County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ralls County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Ralls County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ralls County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21700 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Jr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Ralls County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 E Hawkins
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ralls County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Ralls County, MO include Mark Twain Sr. High School, Ralls County Elementary School and Mark Twain Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Ralls County?
3 public schools are located in Ralls County.
What percentage of students in Ralls County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ralls County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ralls County?
Ralls County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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