For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 891 students in Gasconade County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Gasconade County, MO are Owensville High School and Hermann High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gasconade County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gasconade County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Gasconade 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 Hermann 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 Gasconade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owensville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Hermann High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
176 Bearcat Crossing
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-5425
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Gasconade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 536
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gasconade County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Gasconade County, MO include Owensville High School and Hermann High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gasconade County?
2 public high schools are located in Gasconade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gasconade County?
Gasconade 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).
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