For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,208 students in Camden County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Camden County, MO are Camdenton High School, Osage High School and Climax Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Camden County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Osage 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Camden County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camdenton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Osage High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
636 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0115
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0115
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Climax Springs High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Macks Creek High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Career Technical Center
Vocational School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Gr: 9-12
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Camden County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Camden County, MO include Camdenton High School, Osage High School and Climax Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Camden County?
6 public high schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Camden County include: Osage High School vs. Camdenton High School, Camdenton High School vs. Osage High School, Climax Springs High School vs. Macks Creek High School
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