Top 3 Best Caldwell County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 500 students in Caldwell County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, MO are Penney High School, Breckenridge High School and Braymer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Caldwell 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 Penney 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Caldwell County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penney High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
Braymer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Polo High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2524
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, MO include Penney High School, Breckenridge High School and Braymer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Caldwell County?
4 public high schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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