For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,261 students in Pettis County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Pettis County, MO are Northwest High School, E W Thompson and Smith-cotton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pettis County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pettis County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Pettis County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smith-cotton High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Pettis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
E W Thompson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Smith-cotton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #44.
Green Ridge High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
Smithton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
La Monte High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5439
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
State Fair
Vocational School
3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pettis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
505 S. Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pettis County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Pettis County, MO include Northwest High School, E W Thompson and Smith-cotton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pettis County?
7 public high schools are located in Pettis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County?
Pettis County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Pettis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pettis County include: Smithton High School vs. Green Ridge High School, La Monte High School vs. Smith-cotton High School, La Monte High School vs. Northwest High School
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