For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 753 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 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Harrisonville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Harrisonville, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisonville High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Harrisonville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harrisonville High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1504 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Center
Vocational School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 14% 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 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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