For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 422 students in Daviess County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Daviess County, MO are Pattonsburg High School, Gallatin High School and Winston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Daviess County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gallatin High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Daviess County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pattonsburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Winston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
North Daviess High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #55.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Gr: 5-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Daviess County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Daviess County, MO include Pattonsburg High School, Gallatin High School and Winston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Daviess County?
5 public high schools are located in Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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 Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Daviess County include: North Daviess High School vs. Gallatin High School, Gallatin High School vs. North Daviess High School, Pattonsburg High School vs. North Daviess High School
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