For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 287 students in Gainesville, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Gainesville, MO is Gainesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Gainesville, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gainesville 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 2% 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 Gainesville, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gainesville, MO include Gainesville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gainesville?
1 public high schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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