For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,272 students in Belton, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Belton, MO is Belton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belton, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Belton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Belton, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belton High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Belton, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belton High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Belton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Gr: K-12
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Gr: 7-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belton, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belton, MO include Belton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belton?
1 public high schools are located in Belton.
What is the racial composition of students in Belton?
Belton public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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