For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,049 students in Ray County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Ray County, MO are Lawson High School, Hardin-central High School and Richmond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ray 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 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ray County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Ray County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawson 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ray County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin-central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 E South
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Orrick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kirkham
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3327
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3327
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Watkins Mill Park Camp
Magnet School
25610 Park Rd North
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 781-8786
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 781-8786
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ray County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Ray County, MO include Lawson High School, Hardin-central High School and Richmond High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ray County?
5 public high schools are located in Ray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ray County?
Ray County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ray County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ray County include: Richmond High School vs. Lawson High School, Orrick High School vs. Lawson High School, Orrick High School vs. Hardin-central High School
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