For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 732 students in Ozark County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ozark County, MO are Gainesville High School, Dora High School and Bakersfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ozark County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Ozark County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bakersfield 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 3% 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 Ozark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Dora High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 State Hwy O
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Lutie High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ozark County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ozark County, MO include Gainesville High School, Dora High School and Bakersfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ozark County?
4 public high schools are located in Ozark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark County?
Ozark County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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