For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,592 students in Texas County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Texas County, MO are Cabool High School, Summersville High School and Licking High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas 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 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Texas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Texas County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Licking 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 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 Texas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cabool High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Peabody Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Summersville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Rogers Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4929
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Licking High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 College Avenue
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Houston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Plato High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Dys Dr
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-4344
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
South Central Correctional Center
Alternative School
255 Hwy 32 W
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-4470
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-4470
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Texas County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Texas County, MO include Cabool High School, Summersville High School and Licking High School.
How many public high schools are located in Texas County?
8 public high schools are located in Texas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas County?
Texas 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 Texas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Texas County include: Plato High School vs. Cabool High School, Cabool High School vs. Plato High School, Plato High School vs. Houston High School
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