For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 786 students in Harrisonville, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisonville, MO are Briarwood School and Harrisonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisonville, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Harrisonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Harrisonville, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisonville 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 16% 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 Harrisonville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisonville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1504 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Center
Vocational School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Harrisonville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Briarwood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1801 South James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrisonville, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisonville, MO include Briarwood School and Harrisonville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisonville?
4 public high schools are located in Harrisonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonville?
Harrisonville public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Harrisonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harrisonville include: Cass Career Center vs. Harrisonville High School
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