For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 424 students in Douglas County, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Douglas County, MO is Ava High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Douglas County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ava 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 7% 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 Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ava High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MO include Ava High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
1 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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