For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 789 students in Nevada, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Nevada, MO are Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Nevada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Nevada, 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 Nevada 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 Nevada, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Nevada High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr.
Vocational School
900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nevada, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nevada, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Nevada, MO include Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Nevada High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nevada?
4 public high schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada 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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