For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,949 students in Lawrence County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, MO are Marionville High School, Mount Vernon High School and Pierce City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lawrence County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aurora High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marionville High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17725 Highway 14
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2521
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pierce City High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Aurora High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Prospect St
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Verona High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Miller High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 W 6th St
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3271
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3271
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
500 State Dr
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-0292
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, MO include Marionville High School, Mount Vernon High School and Pierce City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
7 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lawrence County include: Aurora High School vs. Marionville High School, Marionville High School vs. Aurora High School, Verona High School vs. Mount Vernon High School
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