For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,592 students in Texas County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Texas County, MO are Licking High School, Summersville High School and Houston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Texas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Texas County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cabool High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Texas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Licking High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 College Avenue
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Grades: 7-12
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Summersville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Rogers Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Grades: 6-12
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Houston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Cabool High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Peabody Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Plato High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Dys Dr
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Central Correctional Center
Alternative School
255 Hwy 32 W
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-4470
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-4470
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Texas County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Texas County, MO include Licking High School, Summersville High School and Houston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Texas County?
8 public high schools are located in Texas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas County?
Texas County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Texas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Texas County include: Plato High School vs. Cabool High School, Cabool High School vs. Plato High School, Houston High School vs. Licking High School
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