For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 240 students in Holt County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Holt County, MO are Mound City High School, Craig High School and South Holt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Holt County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mound City 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Holt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mound City High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Craig High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
South Holt High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Holt County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Holt County, MO include Mound City High School, Craig High School and South Holt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Holt County?
3 public high schools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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