For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 236 students in Washburn, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Washburn, MO is Southwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Washburn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Washburn, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwest 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washburn, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washburn, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washburn, MO include Southwest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washburn?
1 public high schools are located in Washburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn?
Washburn public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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