For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 481 students in Chariton County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chariton County, MO are Brunswick High School, Salisbury High School and Northwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chariton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chariton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Chariton County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salisbury High School, with ≥90% 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chariton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 County Rd
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18475 Hwy 11
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Keytesville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Chariton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 43
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chariton County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chariton County, MO include Brunswick High School, Salisbury High School and Northwestern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chariton County?
4 public high schools are located in Chariton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton County?
Chariton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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