For the 2025 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, Bakersfield High School and Dora 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 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ozark County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Ozark County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dora High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Lutie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
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, Bakersfield High School and Dora 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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