For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 410 students in Carter County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Carter County, MO are East Carter Co. R-ii High School and Van Buren High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Carter County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Carter Co. R-ii 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 6% 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 Carter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Carter Co. R-ii High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 W College
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carter County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Carter County, MO include East Carter Co. R-ii High School and Van Buren High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carter County?
2 public high schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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