For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,843 students in Lafayette County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MO are Concordia High School, Lafayette Co. High School and Rolling Meadow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lafayette 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 Odessa 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 12% 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 Lafayette County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concordia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Sw 11th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2246
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 N Chiefs
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Wellington-napoleon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2621
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Odessa High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
713 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Lexington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4391
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lex La-ray Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-2264
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
109 W Kelling Ave
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2272
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette County, MO include Concordia High School, Lafayette Co. High School and Rolling Meadow School.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette County, MO?
9 public high schools are located in Lafayette County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County, MO?
Lafayette County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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