For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 891 students in Gasconade County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gasconade County, MO are Hermann High School and Owensville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gasconade County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gasconade County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Gasconade County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hermann High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Gasconade County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermann High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Bearcat Crossing
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Owensville High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Gasconade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 536
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gasconade County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gasconade County, MO include Hermann High School and Owensville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gasconade County?
2 public high schools are located in Gasconade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gasconade County?
Gasconade County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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