For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 410 students in Carter County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Carter County, MO are East Carter Co. R-ii High School and Van Buren High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Carter County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Carter Co. R-ii 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Carter County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Carter Co. R-ii High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 W College
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4295
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carter County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Carter County, MO include East Carter Co. R-ii High School and Van Buren High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carter County?
2 public high schools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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