| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risco R-II School District | Risco | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 171 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Portageville School District | Portageville | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 668 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gideon 37 School District | Gideon | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 215 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Madrid County R-I School District | Canalou | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,354 | 6 | PK–12 | 8 |
How New Madrid County compares
Together they enroll 2,408 students across 12 schools. The largest is New Madrid County R-I School District with 1,354 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Missouri average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in New Madrid County, Missouri
New Madrid County has 4 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in New Madrid County is Risco R-II School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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