For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,468 students in Pulaski County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, MO are Waynesville Sr. High School, Richland High School and Dixon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Pulaski County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waynesville Sr. High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Pulaski County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesville Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 G W Ln
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Dixon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E. High School Dr
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Laquey R-v High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-4051
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-4051
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Crocker High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Commercial
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Gr: K-12 | 698 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Waynesville Career Center
Vocational School
400 G.w. Lane
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Gr: 9-12
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6824 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
8478 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Gr: K-5
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 26%
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Gr: 7-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
7075 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Gr: 2-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, MO include Waynesville Sr. High School, Richland High School and Dixon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pulaski County?
7 public high schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pulaski County include: Richland High School vs. Waynesville Sr. High School, Crocker High School vs. Dixon High School, Laquey R-v High School vs. Crocker High School
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