For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 560 students in Barton County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Barton County, MO are Liberal High School, Lamar High School and Golden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Barton 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 Lamar 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 12% 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 Barton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberal High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Golden City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1208 Walnut St
Golden City, MO 64748
(417) 537-8311
Golden City, MO 64748
(417) 537-8311
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barton County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Barton County, MO include Liberal High School, Lamar High School and Golden City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barton County?
4 public high schools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barton County include: Golden City High School vs. Lamar High School, Liberal High School vs. Lamar High School, Lamar High School vs. Liberal High School
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