For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,137 students in Barry County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Barry County, MO are Exeter High School, Oakview School and Monett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Barry County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cassville 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barry County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Exeter High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Locust Street
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-3745
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-3745
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oakview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Linden St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Monett High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #44.
Cassville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3137
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Wheaton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #77.
Purdy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
Two David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oakview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
200 Linden Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barry County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Barry County, MO include Exeter High School, Oakview School and Monett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barry County, MO?
8 public high schools are located in Barry County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County, MO?
Barry County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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