For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 251 students in Shannon County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shannon County, MO are Eminence High School and Winona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shannon 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 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Shannon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Shannon County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winona 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 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shannon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eminence High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 South 6th Street
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3252
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3252
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Winona High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8256 State Hwy 19
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shannon County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shannon County, MO include Eminence High School and Winona High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shannon County?
2 public high schools are located in Shannon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shannon County?
Shannon County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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