For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,556 students in Newton County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO are Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, East Newton High School and Neosho High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Newton County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Newton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Newton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
East Newton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22876 E Hwy 86
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Neosho High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Diamond High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO include Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, East Newton High School and Neosho High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County, MO?
6 public high schools are located in Newton County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County, MO?
Newton County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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