For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 465 students in Dade County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville Sr. High School, Greenfield High School and Lockwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Dade County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Everton High School, with ≥80% 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 American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Dade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dadeville Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 W College
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5328
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5328
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Lockwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 4th St
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4513
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Everton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Dade County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 School Street
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dade County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville Sr. High School, Greenfield High School and Lockwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dade County?
5 public high schools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dade County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dade County include: Lockwood High School vs. Greenfield High School, Greenfield High School vs. Lockwood High School, Dadeville Sr. High School vs. Greenfield High School
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