For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 734 students in Dallas County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas County, MO are Skyline High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Dallas County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo 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 Dallas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20663 Us -65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Gr: 11-12
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 State Rd P
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Gr: K-4 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dallas County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dallas County, MO include Skyline High School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas County?
3 public high schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas 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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