Best Public High Schools in Howell County (2025-26)

Best Howell County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,932 students in Howell County, MO.

The top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO are Ozark Horizon School, West Plains Sr. High School and Liberty Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Howell County, MO public high schools have an score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Howell County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.

Howell County, MO public high school have a of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Willow Springs 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 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 Howell County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ozark Horizon School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880

Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

West Plains Sr. High School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
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602 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150

Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Liberty Sr. High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1101 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020

Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #44.

Willow Springs High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114

Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: n/an/a

Southern Mo Tech Institute

Vocational School

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407 West Thornburgh
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Howell County, MO

Howell County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Richards Middle School (Closed 2008)

3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239

Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO?

The top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO include Ozark Horizon School, West Plains Sr. High School and Liberty Sr. High School.

How many public high schools are located in Howell County?

5 public high schools are located in Howell County.

What is the racial composition of students in Howell County?

Howell 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 Howell County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Howell County include: Liberty Sr. High School vs. Willow Springs High School, West Plains Sr. High School vs. Willow Springs High School, Willow Springs High School vs. Liberty Sr. High School