For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 399 students in Houston, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Houston, MO is Houston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, 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 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Houston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Houston, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Houston High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Houston, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Houston, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston, MO include Houston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houston?
2 public high schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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