For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 458 students in Wayne County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MO are Greenville High School and Clearwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Wayne County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clearwater High School, with 80-89% 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 Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenville High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
178 Walnut St
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Clearwater High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MO include Greenville High School and Clearwater High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
2 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne 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).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Greenville High School vs. Clearwater High School, Clearwater High School vs. Greenville High School
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