For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,119 students in Mcdonald County, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Mcdonald County, MO is Mcdonald County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonald County, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mcdonald County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Mcdonald County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mcdonald County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mcdonald County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdonald County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcdonald County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcdonald County, MO include Mcdonald County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcdonald County?
1 public high schools are located in Mcdonald County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonald County?
Mcdonald County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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