For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 996 students in Benton County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton County, MO are Lincoln High School, Cole Camp High School and Warsaw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Benton 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 Warsaw 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 7% 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 Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Lamine St #39
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Lincoln, MO 65338
(660) 547-3514
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cole Camp High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Keeney St
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Cole Camp, MO 65325
(660) 668-3751
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Warsaw High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20363 Lane Of Champions
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7351
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7351
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Benton County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Benton County, MO include Lincoln High School, Cole Camp High School and Warsaw High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County?
3 public high schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benton County include: Cole Camp High School vs. Warsaw High School, Lincoln High School vs. Warsaw High School, Warsaw High School vs. Cole Camp High School
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