For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,434 students in Johnson County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, MO are Leeton High School, Knob Noster High School and Warrensburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Johnson County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holden 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 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 Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leeton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Knob Noster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 S Washington
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Warrensburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1411 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Crest Ridge High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Holden High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Main
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chilhowee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kingsville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Educational Center
Alternative School
301 W. Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 429-3808
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 429-3808
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Vocational School
205 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Gr: 9-12
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
301 West Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
415 East Clark
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Gr: K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Warrensburg Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
438 E Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, MO include Leeton High School, Knob Noster High School and Warrensburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
9 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Crest Ridge High School vs. Holden High School, Holden High School vs. Crest Ridge High School, Warrensburg High School vs. Knob Noster High School
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