For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 560 students in Barton County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barton County, MO are Liberal High School, Golden City High School and Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Barton County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Barton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberal High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Golden City High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1208 Walnut St
Golden City, MO 64748
(417) 537-8311
Golden City, MO 64748
(417) 537-8311
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lamar High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barton County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barton County, MO include Liberal High School, Golden City High School and Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barton County?
4 public high schools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barton County include: Golden City High School vs. Lamar High School, Liberal High School vs. Lamar High School, Lamar High School vs. Golden City High School
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