For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,905 students in Christian County, MO. The top-ranked public high schools in Christian County, MO are Nixa High School, Ozark High School and Clever High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Christian County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ozark High School, with 97% 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 Christian County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixa High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ozark High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 W Bluff Dr
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5901
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 1,789 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Clever High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6800 W Hwy 14
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4830
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4830
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Spokane High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1123 Spokane Rd
Spokane, MO 65754
(417) 443-3502
Spokane, MO 65754
(417) 443-3502
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Sparta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Chadwick High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Billings Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 W Mt Vernon
Billings, MO 65610
(417) 744-2551
Billings, MO 65610
(417) 744-2551
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Christian County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Christian County, MO include Nixa High School, Ozark High School and Clever High School. Christian County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Christian County?
7 public high schools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian 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 Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Christian County include: Nixa High School vs. Ozark High School, Sparta High School vs. Ozark High School, Ozark High School vs. Nixa High School
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