For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 625 students in Cedar County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, MO are Stockton High School and El Dorado Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Cedar County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Dorado Springs 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 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 Cedar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stockton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Dr
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8806
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8806
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
El Dorado Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, MO include Stockton High School and El Dorado Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar County?
2 public high schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar 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 Cedar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cedar County include: Stockton High School vs. El Dorado Springs High School, El Dorado Springs High School vs. Stockton High School
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