For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,957 students in Lawrence County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, MO are Marionville High School, Pierce City High School and Mt. Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lawrence County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Vernon High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lawrence County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marionville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17725 Highway 14
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2521
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2521
Grades: 9-12
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Pierce City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Prospect St
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #55.
Verona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Grades: 7-12
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Miller High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 W 6th St
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3271
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3271
Grades: 7-12
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Vernon Treatment Center
Magnet School
500 State Dr
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Elm Dr
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
1034 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-7436
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-7436
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
5036 Lawrence 1040
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Grades: 1-6
| 55 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, MO include Marionville High School, Pierce City High School and Mt. Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
7 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lawrence County include: Aurora High School vs. Marionville High School, Marionville High School vs. Aurora High School, Verona High School vs. Pierce City High School
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