For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 301 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 3% 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 Gainesville, MO (2025)
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 | 301 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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