For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,434 students in Johnson County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, MO are Leeton High School, Knob Noster High School and Warrensburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Johnson County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holden High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leeton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Knob Noster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 S Washington
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Warrensburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1411 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Crest Ridge High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3391
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Holden High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Main
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chilhowee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kingsville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Educational Center
Alternative School
205 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Vocational School
205 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, MO include Leeton High School, Knob Noster High School and Warrensburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
9 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Holden High School vs. Crest Ridge High School, Crest Ridge High School vs. Holden High School, Kingsville High School vs. Knob Noster High School
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