Best Dade County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 465 students in Dade County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville Sr. High School, Greenfield High School and Lockwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Dade County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Everton High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Dade County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dadeville Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 W College
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5328
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Everton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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Dade County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
211 School Street
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dade County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville Sr. High School, Greenfield High School and Lockwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dade County?
5 public high schools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dade County are often viewed compared to one another?

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