For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,255 students in Pettis County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Pettis County, MO are Northwest High School, Smith-cotton High School and E W Thompson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pettis County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Pettis County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Pettis County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smithton High School, with ≥90% 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 Pettis County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Smith-cotton High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #33.
E W Thompson School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Green Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Smithton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
La Monte High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
State Fair
Vocational School
3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Pettis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
505 S. Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pettis County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Pettis County, MO include Northwest High School, Smith-cotton High School and E W Thompson School.
How many public high schools are located in Pettis County, MO?
7 public high schools are located in Pettis County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County, MO?
Pettis 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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