For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,932 students in Howell County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO are West Plains Sr. High School, Ozark Horizon School and Liberty Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Howell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Howell County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty Sr. 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 8% 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 Howell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Plains Sr. High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,145 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Horizon School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Wayhaven Dr
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2880
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Hwy 60
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Springs High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Mo Tech Institute
Vocational School
407 West Thornburgh
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Howell County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Howell County, MO include West Plains Sr. High School, Ozark Horizon School and Liberty Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howell County?
5 public high schools are located in Howell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell County?
Howell County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Howell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Howell County include: Liberty Sr. High School vs. Willow Springs High School, West Plains Sr. High School vs. Willow Springs High School, Willow Springs High School vs. Liberty Sr. High School
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