For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 393 students in Hickory County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Hickory County, MO are Weaubleau High School, Wheatland High School and Hermitage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickory County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hickory County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Hickory County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hermitage High School, with ≥80% 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 Hickory County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weaubleau High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Hermitage High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hickory County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hickory County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Hickory County, MO include Weaubleau High School, Wheatland High School and Hermitage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hickory County?
3 public high schools are located in Hickory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory County?
Hickory 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).
Which public high schools in Hickory County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hickory County include: Hermitage High School vs. Wheatland High School, Weaubleau High School vs. Wheatland High School, Wheatland High School vs. Hermitage High School
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