For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 625 students in Cedar County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Cedar County, MO are Stockton High School and El Dorado Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Cedar County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Dorado Springs High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Cedar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stockton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Dr
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8806
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8806
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
El Dorado Springs High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cedar County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Cedar County, MO include Stockton High School and El Dorado Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar County?
2 public high schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Cedar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cedar County include: Stockton High School vs. El Dorado Springs High School, El Dorado Springs High School vs. Stockton High School
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