For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,969 students in Pulaski County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, MO are Waynesville Sr. High School, Richland High School and Dixon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Pulaski County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crocker High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pulaski County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waynesville Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 G W Ln
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,704 students
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Dixon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E. High School Dr
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Laquey R-v High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-4051
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-4051
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Crocker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Commercial
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
Missouri Digital Academy
Magnet School
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Grades: K-12
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waynesville Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
400 G.w. Lane
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3129
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3129
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6824 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Grades: PK-1
| 222 students
7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
8478 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-8
| 76 students
7075 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Grades: 2-5
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, MO include Waynesville Sr. High School, Richland High School and Dixon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pulaski County?
7 public high schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pulaski County include: Richland High School vs. Waynesville Sr. High School, Crocker High School vs. Dixon High School, Laquey R-v High School vs. Crocker High School
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