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Best Schools in Higbee, Missouri

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.6/10
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Choosing a school in Higbee?

Use this page to compare every school in Higbee by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Higbee High

7.8/10

High · Higbee R-viii. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Higbee Elem.

4.7/10

Elementary · Higbee R-viii. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Higbee Middle School

4.2/10

Middle · Higbee R-viii. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Higbee for 2026 are Higbee High (7.8/10), Higbee Elem. (4.7/10), and Higbee Middle School (4.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

5.6

out of 10

Median Home

$117,200

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Higbee

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Higbee High 7.8 / 10
2 Higbee Elem. 4.7 / 10
3 Higbee Middle School 4.2 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.6/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$54,583

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$117,200

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
85%

Of occupied housing units

How Higbee compares

Missouri rank

#213 of 258

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Missouri avg (6.3)

Median household income

$55k

83% of Missouri median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Higbee, Missouri

Higbee, Missouri is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.6 out of 10, schools in Higbee show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Higbee is Higbee High with a composite score of 7.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Higbee is served by 1 school district: HIGBEE R-VIII. These districts collectively serve 235 students.

Higbee's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $54,583. The poverty rate in the area is 13.2%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 65257 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 111 students · Pre-K–5th 4.7

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 50 students · 6th–8th 4.2

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 74 students · 9th–12th 7.8

Schools in Higbee

Higbee, Missouri · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$54,583

Median Home Value

$117,200

Median Rent

$723/mo

Population

1,703

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Community Profile

Higbee has a median household income of $54,583. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $117,200, with a median rent of $723/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.2%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Higbee, Missouri

How many schools are in Higbee, Missouri?

Higbee has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Higbee, Missouri?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Higbee is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Higbee, Missouri?

The top-ranked school in Higbee on MySchoolScout is Higbee High with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Higbee, Missouri?

The top-ranked elementary school in Higbee on MySchoolScout is Higbee Elem. with a composite score of 4.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Higbee, Missouri?

The top-ranked middle school in Higbee on MySchoolScout is Higbee Middle School with a composite score of 4.2/10.

What is the best high school in Higbee, Missouri?

The top-ranked high school in Higbee on MySchoolScout is Higbee High with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Higbee, Missouri?

Higbee is served by 1 school district: Higbee R-viii.

What is the education level in Higbee, Missouri?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Higbee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Higbee, Missouri?

The median household income in Higbee is approximately $54,583 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Higbee, Missouri?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Higbee is 11.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Higbee, Missouri?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.