For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,065 students in Vernon County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO are Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Vernon County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nevada 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 8% 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 Vernon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland R-v School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Nevada High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #66.
Bronaugh High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr.
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 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 Vernon County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO include Cedar Ridge School, Heartland R-v School and Sheldon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon County?
7 public high schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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