For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 621 students in Lewis County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Lewis County, MO are Highland Jr.-sr. High School and Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lewis County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland Jr.-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 6% 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 Lewis County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Canton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 366
Ewing, MO 63440
(573) 209-3403
Ewing, MO 63440
(573) 209-3403
Grades: PK-2
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lewis County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lewis County, MO include Highland Jr.-sr. High School and Canton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lewis County, MO?
2 public high schools are located in Lewis County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County, MO?
Lewis County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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