For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 789 students in Nevada, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nevada, MO are Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Nevada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Nevada, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nevada 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 11% 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 Nevada, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Nevada High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr.
Vocational School
900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Gr: 9-12
Nevada, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Ridge (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1166
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nevada, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nevada, MO include Heartland R-v School, Cedar Ridge School and Nevada High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nevada?
4 public high schools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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