| 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 |
| Sikeston R-VI School District | Morehouse | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 3,307 | 8 | 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 5,715 students across 20 schools. The largest is Sikeston R-VI School District with 3,307 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in New Madrid County, Missouri
New Madrid County has 5 public school districts covering 13 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 (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in New Madrid County, MO?
5 school districts serve zip codes in New Madrid County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in New Madrid County, MO?
Of the districts serving New Madrid County, Risco R-II School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.