Best Vernon County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,053 students in Vernon County, MO.

The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO are Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School 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 high schools have an score of 31% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.

Vernon County, MO public high school have a of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.

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 10% 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 Vernon County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Heartland R-v School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903

Gr: 2-12

Rank: #22.

Cedar Ridge School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166

Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Sheldon High School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
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100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111

Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #44.

Nevada High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020

Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #55.

Bronaugh High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
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527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211

Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #66.

Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221

Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: n/an/a

Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr.

Vocational School

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900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090

Gr: 9-12

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Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166

Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO?

The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO include Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Sheldon High School.

How many public high schools are located in Vernon County?

7 public high schools are located in Vernon County.

What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?

Vernon County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).