For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 636 students in Dent County, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Dent County, MO is Salem Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dent County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dent County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Dent County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem Sr. High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Dent County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Tiger Pride Dr
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ozark Hills School
Special Education School
100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Dent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Salem, 61 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dent County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dent County, MO include Salem Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dent County?
2 public high schools are located in Dent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dent County?
Dent County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Dent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dent County include: Ozark Hills School vs. Salem Sr. High School, Salem Sr. High School vs. Ozark Hills School
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