Best Putnam County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 191 students in Putnam County, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Putnam County, MO is Putnam Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Putnam County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Putnam Co. High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Putnam County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam Co. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
803 S 20th
Unionville, MO 63565
(660) 947-2481
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, MO include Putnam Co. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
1 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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