For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,010 students in Nodaway County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Nodaway County, MO are South Nodaway High School, Maryville High School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nodaway County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nodaway County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Nodaway County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maryville 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nodaway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Nodaway High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3727
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3727
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Maryville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1503 S Munn Ave
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3511
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
West Nodaway High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17665 Us Hwy 136
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-3317
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-3317
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
North Nodaway Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E Barnard St
Hopkins, MO 64461
(660) 778-3315
Hopkins, MO 64461
(660) 778-3315
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Nodaway-holt Middle School High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Taylor St
Graham, MO 64455
(660) 939-2135
Graham, MO 64455
(660) 939-2135
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast Nodaway High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 S High School Ave
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maryville Treatment Center
Alternative School
30227 Us Hwy 136
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-6542
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-6542
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Technical School
Vocational School
1515 S Munn Ave
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3022
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nodaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nw Mo Specl. Ed. Coop. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1210a S Main St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-3768
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-3768
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nodaway County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Nodaway County, MO include South Nodaway High School, Maryville High School and Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nodaway County?
9 public high schools are located in Nodaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nodaway County?
Nodaway County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Nodaway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nodaway County include: Jefferson High School vs. Maryville High School, Nodaway-holt Middle School High School vs. Maryville High School, Maryville High School vs. Nodaway-holt Middle School High School
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