For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,450 students in Cass County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Cass County, MO are Briarwood School, Belton High School and Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Cass County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant Hill High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Belton High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,410 students
Rank: #33.
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20801 School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1400
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,092 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Rooster Way
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
Harrisonville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1504 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #66.
Archie High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 W State Rte A
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Grades: 6-12
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
Midway High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Ctr.
Vocational School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Ctr.
Alternative School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Briarwood (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1801 South James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
21001 South School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
11706 E 211th St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Grades: 7-8
| 723 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cass County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Cass County, MO include Briarwood School, Belton High School and Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County, MO?
9 public high schools are located in Cass County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County, MO?
Cass County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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