For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 593 students in Howard County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Howard County, MO are Fayette High School, New Franklin Middle-high and Glasgow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard 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 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Howard County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fayette 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 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Cleveland Ave
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
New Franklin Middle-high
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Howard County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Howard County, MO include Fayette High School, New Franklin Middle-high and Glasgow High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howard County?
3 public high schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).