For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,978 students in Vernon County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Vernon County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Vernon County, MO are Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v Sch. and Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vernon County (2024)
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
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland R-v Sch.
(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.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #44.
Nevada High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #55.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #66.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5113
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5113
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Grades: 3-5
| 507 students
Rank: #88.
Bronaugh Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Rank: #99.
Bronaugh High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1010.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Hickory St
Schell City, MO 64783
(417) 432-3196
Schell City, MO 64783
(417) 432-3196
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 E Vernon St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2070
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2070
Grades: 2
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 W Lee St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2060
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2060
Grades: PK-1
| 412 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
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2021)
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 schools in Vernon County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Vernon County, MO include Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v Sch. and Sheldon High School.
How many public schools are located in Vernon County, MO?
14 public schools are located in Vernon County, MO.
What percentage of students in Vernon County, MO go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Vernon County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County, MO?
Vernon County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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