For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 126 students in Wardell, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Wardell, MO is North Pemiscot Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wardell, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Wardell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Wardell, 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 North Pemiscot Sr. High School, with ≥80% 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wardell, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Pemiscot Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wardell, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Wardell, MO include North Pemiscot Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wardell?
1 public high schools are located in Wardell.
What is the racial composition of students in Wardell?
Wardell public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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