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Best Harrison County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 507 students in Harrison County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MO are North Harrison High School, South Harrison High School and Gilman City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Harrison County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Harrison High School, with 80-89% 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 Harrison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Harrison High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Gilman City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Cainsville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Ridgeway High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
1401 Daily Rd
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, MO include North Harrison High School, South Harrison High School and Gilman City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County?
6 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison 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).

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