For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 257 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 13% 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 Washburn, MO (2025)
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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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