For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,165 students in West Plains, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Plains, MO are Ozark Horizon School and West Plains Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Plains, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in West Plains have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
West Plains, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Plains Sr. High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 West Plains, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ozark Horizon School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
West Plains Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Mo Tech Institute
Vocational School
407 West Thornburgh
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
Gr: 9-12
West Plains, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Plains, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Plains, MO include Ozark Horizon School and West Plains Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Plains?
3 public high schools are located in West Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in West Plains?
West Plains public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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