| Index | Paris | Missouri | National |
| Average Test Scores | 33% | 44% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 1,899 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 531 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 213 | 7,963 |
| Index | Paris | Missouri | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 87.9% | 86.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 85.5% | 84.2% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 44.7% | 57.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 24.1% | 35.2% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 18.6% | 27.6% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 8.9% | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.0% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, n/a private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Paris. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Paris, MO schools is 33%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Paris, MO, an average of 87.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 85.5% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Monroe City, MO | 2,810 | 50% | 4.9% |
| Holliday, MO | 120 | 40% | 16.7% |
| Madison, MO | 422 | 36% | 25.3% |
| Paris, MO | 1,595 | 33% | 30.9% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Twin City, GA | 1,595 | 44% | 9.4% |
| Homer, GA | 1,595 | 44% | 9.4% |
| Tenaha, TX | 1,595 | 41% | 14.6% |
| Sarcoxie, MO | 1,596 | 40% | 16.7% |
| Kettle Falls, WA | 1,594 | 48% | 1.0% |
| Paris, MO | 1,595 | 33% | 30.9% |
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