For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 422 students in Daviess County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Daviess County, MO are Gallatin High School, North Daviess High School and Pattonsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Daviess 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 Gallatin 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Daviess County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
North Daviess High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pattonsburg High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Winston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #55.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Grades: 5-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Daviess County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Daviess County, MO include Gallatin High School, North Daviess High School and Pattonsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Daviess County?
5 public high schools are located in Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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 Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Daviess County include: North Daviess High School vs. Gallatin High School, Gallatin High School vs. North Daviess High School, Pattonsburg High School vs. North Daviess High School
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