For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,218 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, MO are East Buchanan High School, Cameron High School and Lathrop High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Clinton County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lathrop 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cameron High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 S Park Avenue
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N School Dr
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6116
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6116
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Plattsburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Mo Correctional Center
Alternative School
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Clinton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 N Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
Turning Point High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
423 N. Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, MO include East Buchanan High School, Cameron High School and Lathrop High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton County?
5 public high schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clinton County include: Cameron High School vs. East Buchanan High School, Lathrop High School vs. East Buchanan High School, Lathrop High School vs. Cameron High School
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