Best Audrain County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,162 students in Audrain County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Audrain County, MO are Community High School, Mexico High School and Van-far Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Audrain County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Audrain County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Audrain County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Van-far Jr./sr. 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Audrain County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mexico High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Women's East Region Trtmt Center
Alternative School
1101 E Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6686
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Audrain County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Audrain County, MO include Community High School, Mexico High School and Van-far Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Audrain County?
7 public high schools are located in Audrain County.
What is the racial composition of students in Audrain County?
Audrain County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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