For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 507 students in Harrison County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MO are North Harrison High School, South Harrison High School and Gilman City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Harrison County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Harrison High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Harrison High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Gilman City High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Cainsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #55.
Ridgeway High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
1401 Daily Rd
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MO include North Harrison High School, South Harrison High School and Gilman City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County?
6 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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