For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 734 students in Dallas County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, MO are Skyline High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Dallas County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skyline High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20663 Us -65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25 State Rd P
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Grades: K-4
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, MO include Skyline High School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas County?
3 public high schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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