For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 387 students in Maries County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Maries County, MO are Vienna High School and Belle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maries County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Maries County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Maries 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 Belle 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 5% 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 Maries County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vienna High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Belle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 W Third
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-6114
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-6114
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Maries County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maries County, MO include Vienna High School and Belle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maries County?
2 public high schools are located in Maries County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maries County?
Maries County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Maries County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Maries County include: Vienna High School vs. Belle High School, Belle High School vs. Vienna High School
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