For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,693 students in Waynesville, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Waynesville, MO is Waynesville Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesville, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Waynesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Waynesville, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waynesville Sr. High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waynesville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waynesville Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 G W Ln
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waynesville Career Center
Vocational School
400 G.w. Lane
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Waynesville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waynesville, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Waynesville, MO include Waynesville Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waynesville?
2 public high schools are located in Waynesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesville?
Waynesville public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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