For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 424 students in Douglas County, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Douglas County, MO is Ava High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Douglas County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ava 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 7% 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 Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ava High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, MO include Ava High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
1 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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