For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,201 students in Barry County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Barry County, MO are Oakview School, Cassville High 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 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cassville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3137
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Monett High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Wheaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Southwest High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Exeter High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Locust Street
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-3745
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-3745
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 9-12
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oakview (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Linden Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Gr: PK-12
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 Oakview School, Cassville High School and Monett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barry County?
8 public high schools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barry County include: Cassville High School vs. Monett High School, Monett High School vs. Cassville High School
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