For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 500 students in Caldwell County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, MO are Braymer High School, Penney High School and Polo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Caldwell County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Polo 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Caldwell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braymer High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Penney High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Polo High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2524
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2524
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, MO include Braymer High School, Penney High School and Polo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Caldwell County?
4 public high schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Caldwell County include: Braymer High School vs. Breckenridge High School, Breckenridge High School vs. Braymer High School, Penney High School vs. Breckenridge High School
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