Best Iron County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 669 students in Iron County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Iron County, MO are Arcadia Valley High School, Viburnum High School and South Iron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Iron County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arcadia Valley High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Iron County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Viburnum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Grades: 6-12
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
South Iron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arcadia Valley Career Tech Center
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Iron County, MO

Iron County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Iron County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Iron County, MO include Arcadia Valley High School, Viburnum High School and South Iron High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iron County?
4 public high schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iron County include: Arcadia Valley High School vs. South Iron High School

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