For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 505 students in Mount Vernon, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Mount Vernon, MO is Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Mount Vernon, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon 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 11% 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 Mount Vernon, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
500 State Dr
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, MO include Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
2 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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