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 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Johnson County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knob Noster 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 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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Warrensburg High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1411 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #44.
Crest Ridge High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Kingsville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
Holden High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Main
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
301 West Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Grades: PK
| 40 students
415 East Clark
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Grades: K
| 270 students
Warrensburg Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
438 E Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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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