Willard R-2 School District

High schools Willard High School has an enrollment of 1,381 students grades 9-12. According to the U.S. News & World Report, Willard High School is ranked as the 54th best high school out of 618 in the state of Missouri. Willard High School is housed in a building that was originally constructed in 2006. Middle School Willard Middle School supports students in grades 7-8. It has an enrollment of 741 as of 2022. The school is housed in a building that was originally the high school. Intermediate schools • Willard Intermediate School North is attached to Willard North Elementary. It is housed in a building that was originally the middle school. • Willard Intermediate School South is the newest building in the district with construction finishing in 2019. Elementary schools • Willard Central Elementary School • Willard East Elementary School • Willard North Elementary School • Willard Orchard Hills Elementary • Willard South Elementary School == Recognition ==

Willard Public Schools is known for its fine arts programs. From 2016 - 2024 they were named one of the best communities for music education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. Willard theater has won 13 state championships in one-act plays or readers theater since 1997. Athletically, Willard Public Schools have won two baseball state championships, two volleyball state championships, as well as numerous individual championships. == References ==