For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,603 students in Callaway County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Callaway County, MO are South Callaway High School, Wheeler High School and North Callaway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Callaway County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Callaway County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Callaway County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Callaway 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Callaway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Callaway High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10135 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
North Callaway High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Thunderbird Dr
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 386-2211
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 386-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Fulton Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Dr
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
New Bloomfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Reception And Diag Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Callaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 E Harrison
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Auxvasse, MO 65231
(573) 386-2217
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Po Box 188
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Callaway County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Callaway County, MO include South Callaway High School, Wheeler High School and North Callaway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Callaway County?
8 public high schools are located in Callaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Callaway County?
Callaway County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Callaway County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Callaway County include: North Callaway High School vs. Fulton Sr. High School, New Bloomfield High School vs. Fulton Sr. High School, Fulton Sr. High School vs. North Callaway High School
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