Top 3 Best Howard County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 608 students in Howard County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, MO are Fayette High School, New Franklin Middle-high and Glasgow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Howard County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fayette 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 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Howard County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayette High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 Cleveland Ave
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
New Franklin Middle-high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Grades: 6-12
| 192 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Howard County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, MO include Fayette High School, New Franklin Middle-high and Glasgow High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howard County, MO?
3 public high schools are located in Howard County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, MO?
Howard County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).

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