For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 574 students in Mississippi County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Mississippi County, MO are East Prairie High School and Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mississippi County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Mississippi County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mississippi County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Prairie High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Walnut
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3564
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3564
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mississippi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Wilkinson
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Grades: K
| 92 students
210 E Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
402 Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mississippi County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Mississippi County, MO include East Prairie High School and Charleston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mississippi County, MO?
3 public high schools are located in Mississippi County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi County, MO?
Mississippi County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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