For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 103 students in Cardwell, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Cardwell, MO is Southland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardwell, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cardwell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Cardwell, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southland High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Cardwell, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cardwell, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Cardwell, MO include Southland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cardwell?
1 public high schools are located in Cardwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Cardwell?
Cardwell public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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