For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 481 students in Chariton County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Chariton County, MO are Brunswick High School, Salisbury High School and Northwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chariton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chariton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Chariton County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salisbury 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 7% 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 Chariton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 County Rd
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18475 Hwy 11
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Keytesville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Chariton County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 43
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: 5-8
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chariton County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Chariton County, MO include Brunswick High School, Salisbury High School and Northwestern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chariton County?
4 public high schools are located in Chariton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton County?
Chariton County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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