For the 2026 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hickory County (2026)
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 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 31% (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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