For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 866 students in Maries County, MO (there are , serving 41 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Maries County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Maries County, MO are Vienna High School, Belle Elementary School and Belle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maries County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Maries County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Maries County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vienna High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W Third
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-3326
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-3326
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Belle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 W Third
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-6114
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-6114
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Vienna Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3365
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3365
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maries County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Maries County, MO include Vienna High School, Belle Elementary School and Belle High School.
How many public schools are located in Maries County?
5 public schools are located in Maries County.
What percentage of students in Maries County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Maries County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maries County?
Maries County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Maries County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Maries County include: Vienna Elementary School vs. Belle Elementary School, Vienna High School vs. Belle High School, Belle Elementary School vs. Vienna Elementary School
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