For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 13,612 students in Clay County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, MO are Kearney High School, Staley High School and Kearney Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Clay County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Staley High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kearney High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Grades: 10-12
| 832 students
Rank: #22.
Staley High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Ne Shoal Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,783 students
Rank: #33.
Kearney Jr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Campus St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Grades: 8-9
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Smithville High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0405
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0405
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Bluejay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5340
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,997 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Victory Ln
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5470
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5470
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Ne 79th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5320
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty North High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 N.e. 104th Street
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5500
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,216 students
Rank: #99.
Excelsior Springs High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Rank: #1010.
Winnetonka High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5815 Ne 48th St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5340
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #1111.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Grades: 10-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1212.
North Kansas City High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 E 23rd Ave
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5310
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,568 students
Rank: #1313.
Maple Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2575 Ne Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 437-3711
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 437-3711
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ctr. For Educ. Development
Alternative School
2000 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 413-5000
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 413-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Career Ctr.
Vocational School
614 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Ctr.
Alternative School
650 Conistor Ln
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4901 Ne Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 734-2120
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 734-2120
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
731 Ne 76th St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 437-3607
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 437-3607
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
455 School Way
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Grades: K-5
| 142 students
600 West Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Maple Valley (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2575 Ne Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Grades: Inquire with school
| 51 students
800 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
2215 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, MO include Kearney High School, Staley High School and Kearney Jr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County, MO?
18 public high schools are located in Clay County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, MO?
Clay County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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