For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,053 students in Vernon County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO are Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Vernon County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nevada High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Vernon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Nevada High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Bronaugh High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 E Leslie Ave
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Walker, MO 64790
(417) 465-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr.
Vocational School
900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, MO include Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Sheldon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon County?
7 public high schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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