For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,067 students in Vernon County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO are Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v Sch. and Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon 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 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Vernon County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nevada High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vernon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland R-v Sch.
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #44.
Nevada High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #55.
Bronaugh High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr.
Vocational School
900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO include Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v Sch. and Sheldon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon County, MO?
7 public high schools are located in Vernon County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County, MO?
Vernon County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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