For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,909 students in Howell County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO are Liberty Sr. High School, Ozark Horizon School and Willow Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Howell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Howell County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty Sr. 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 8% 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 Howell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Hwy 60 East
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Horizon School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Springs High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
West Plains Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Central Career Ctr.
Vocational School
407 West Thornburgh
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Howell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO include Liberty Sr. High School, Ozark Horizon School and Willow Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howell County, MO?
5 public high schools are located in Howell County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell County, MO?
Howell County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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