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Best Callaway County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,603 students in Callaway County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Callaway County, MO are Wheeler High School, South Callaway High School and North Callaway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Callaway County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Callaway County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Callaway County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Callaway 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 14% 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 Callaway County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
South Callaway High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10135 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
North Callaway High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Thunderbird Dr
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 386-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Fulton Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Dr
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
New Bloomfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Reception And Diag Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Treatment Center
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Callaway County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Callaway County, MO include Wheeler High School, South Callaway High School and North Callaway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Callaway County?
8 public high schools are located in Callaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Callaway County?
Callaway County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Callaway County are often viewed compared to one another?

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