Top 3 Best Livingston County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 729 students in Livingston County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MO are Chillicothe High School, Verelle Peniston School and Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Livingston 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 Chillicothe 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 10% 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 Livingston County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical Sch.
Vocational School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Livingston County, MO

Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, MO include Chillicothe High School, Verelle Peniston School and Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School.
How many public high schools are located in Livingston County, MO?
4 public high schools are located in Livingston County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County, MO?
Livingston County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).

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