For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 393 students in Hickory County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Hickory County, MO are Weaubleau High School, Wheatland High School and Hermitage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickory County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hickory County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Hickory County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Weaubleau High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hickory County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weaubleau High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Hermitage High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Hickory County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hickory County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Hickory County, MO include Weaubleau High School, Wheatland High School and Hermitage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hickory County?
3 public high schools are located in Hickory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory County?
Hickory County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hickory County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hickory County include: Hermitage High School vs. Wheatland High School, Weaubleau High School vs. Wheatland High School, Wheatland High School vs. Hermitage High School
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