For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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