For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 601 students in Dent County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Dent County, MO are Salem Sr. High School and Ozark Hills School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dent County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dent County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Dent County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem Sr. 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 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 Dent County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Tiger Pride Dr
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Dent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Salem, 61 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dent County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Dent County, MO include Salem Sr. High School and Ozark Hills School.
How many public high schools are located in Dent County, MO?
2 public high schools are located in Dent County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Dent County, MO?
Dent 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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