For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 396 students in Grundy County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, MO are Trenton High School and Grundy Co. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Grundy County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Trenton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Grundy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trenton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2291
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Grundy Co. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Sw Border St
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 673-6511
Galt, MO 64641
(660) 673-6511
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, MO include Trenton High School and Grundy Co. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grundy County?
2 public high schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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