For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,725 students in Newton County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO are East Newton High School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and Neosho High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Newton 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 Diamond 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 29% 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 Newton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Newton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22876 E Hwy 86
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Neosho High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Diamond High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Grades: K-4
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Newton County, MO include East Newton High School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and Neosho High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newton County?
6 public high schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Newton County include: Diamond High School vs. East Newton High School, Seneca High School vs. Neosho High School, Neosho High School vs. East Newton High School
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