For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 387 students in Lewistown, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Lewistown, MO is Highland Jr.-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewistown, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lewistown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lewistown, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland Jr.-sr. 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 6% 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 Lewistown, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21504 State Hwy 6
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lewistown, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lewistown, MO include Highland Jr.-sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lewistown?
1 public high schools are located in Lewistown.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown?
Lewistown public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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