Best Newton County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,725 students in Newton County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO are East Newton High School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and Seneca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Newton County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Newton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Newton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Newton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22876 E Hwy 86
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #33.
Seneca High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Diamond High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Neosho High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO include East Newton High School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and Seneca High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County?
6 public high schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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