For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 490 students in Montgomery County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, MO are Montgomery Co. High School and Wellsville-middletown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Montgomery County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montgomery Co. 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 9% 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 Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Co. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
394 N Hwy 19
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wellsville-middletown High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2017
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Montgomery City Treatment Center
Special Education School
300 Niedergerke Dr
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-5262
Gr: 6-12
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 South Walnut St
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Gr: K-5
218 South St
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Gr: 4-5 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, MO include Montgomery Co. High School and Wellsville-middletown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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