For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,413 students in Bates County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Bates County, MO are Hume High School, Rich Hill High School and Adrian Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bates County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bates County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Bates County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Butler 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Bates County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hume High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Rich Hill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 N Third
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Adrian Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Miami High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7638 Nw State Route J
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Butler High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Gr: 6-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Drexel High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bates County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Bates County, MO include Hume High School, Rich Hill High School and Adrian Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bates County?
8 public high schools are located in Bates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bates County?
Bates County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Bates County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bates County include: Rich Hill High School vs. Butler High School, Adrian Sr. High School vs. Butler High School, Butler High School vs. Adrian Sr. High School
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