For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,400 students in Johnson County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, MO are Knob Noster High School, Warrensburg High School and Leeton 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 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% 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 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knob Noster High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 S Washington
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Warrensburg High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 60%)
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
| 991 students
Rank: #33.
Leeton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Crest Ridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Grades: 6-12
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Holden High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Main
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chilhowee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kingsville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Educational Ctr.
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 Ctr.
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 Knob Noster High School, Warrensburg High School and Leeton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County, MO?
9 public high schools are located in Johnson County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County, MO?
Johnson County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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