For the 2025 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 Macks Creek 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 45% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 90%.
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 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camdenton High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #22.
Osage High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
636 Hwy 42
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0115
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-0115
Grades: 9-12
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Macks Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5911
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Climax Springs High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rte 1 Box 158
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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 Macks Creek 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 30% (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. Camdenton High School
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