Total enrollment
2,664
-135 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
New Madrid County
Missouri · Public K-12
New Madrid County operates 14 public K-12 schools inside Missouri, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,664 (about 190 students per school). The level mix is 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in New Madrid County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How New Madrid County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 31.2% | #91 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,664 | #57 of 101 | #1,956 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #52 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.7:1 | #13 of 101 | #234 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 92.6% | #6 of 101 | #237 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.4% | #14 of 99 | #1,126 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
New Madrid County school rankings
Residents
15,731
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
6 districts
Enrollment
2,664
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,881
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.6%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
7
1,487 students
Middle
1
276 students
High
6
901 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
NEW MADRID CO. R-I
1,259 students · 6 districts in New Madrid County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of New Madrid County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.7% under 18
Test scores in New Madrid County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- RISCO ELEM.· 50.6%
- PORTAGEVILLE HIGH· 44.9%
- GIDEON ELEM.· 36.2%
- MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY· 35.3%
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL· 34.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- LILBOURN ELEMENTARY· 14.4%
- CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL· 19.7%
- NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY· 25.8%
- GIDEON HIGH· 31.7%
- WING ELEM.· 34.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | New Madrid | High | 09-12 | 361 | · |
| PORTAGEVILLE HIGH | Portageville | High | 06-12 | 360 | · |
| WING ELEM. | Sikeston | Elementary | 01-04 | 359 | · |
| PORTAGEVILLE ELEM. | Portageville | Elementary | PK-05 | 311 | · |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | New Madrid | Middle | 06-08 | 276 | · |
| NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY | New Madrid | Elementary | PK-05 | 250 | · |
| LILBOURN ELEMENTARY | Lilbourn | Elementary | PK-05 | 233 | · |
| MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY | Matthews | Elementary | PK-05 | 139 | · |
| GIDEON ELEM. | Gideon | Elementary | PK-06 | 115 | · |
| GIDEON HIGH | Gideon | High | 07-12 | 102 | · |
| RISCO ELEM. | Risco | Elementary | PK-06 | 80 | · |
| RISCO HIGH | Risco | High | 07-12 | 78 | · |
| NEW MADRID BEND YOUTH CTR. | New Madrid | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
| NEW MADRID R-I TECH SKILLS CTR | New Madrid | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in New Madrid County
About New Madrid County
New Madrid County is a compact Missouri county of about 15,731 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 2,664 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,881, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 15% lower than the Missouri median.
Looking at the level breakdown, New Madrid County is built around 7 elementary schools (1,487 students), 1 middle school (276), and 6 high schools (901).
NEW MADRID CO. R-I is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,259 students across New Madrid County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,664 students, declined 5% from the 2,799 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for New Madrid County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data