For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,201 students in Barry County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barry County, MO are Oakview School, Cassville High School and Monett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Barry County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cassville 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Linden St
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cassville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Main St
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3137
Cassville, MO 65625
(417) 847-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Monett High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-5445
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Wheaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Southwest High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Purdy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Exeter High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Locust Street
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-3745
Exeter, MO 65647
(417) 835-3745
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Scott Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
Two David Sippy Dr
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-7022
Gr: 9-12
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oakview (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
200 Linden Street
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Monett, MO 65708
(417) 235-3951
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barry County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barry County, MO include Oakview School, Cassville High School and Monett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barry County?
8 public high schools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barry County include: Cassville High School vs. Monett High School, Monett High School vs. Cassville High School
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