For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 831 students in Bolivar, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Bolivar, MO is Bolivar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolivar, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bolivar have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Bolivar, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bolivar High School, with 96% 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 Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bolivar, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bolivar High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 N Hwy D
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5228
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5228
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Bolivar, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bolivar Severely Handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1250 North Hartford Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Gr: PK-12
Exceptional Pupil Coop (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1510 E Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Exceptional Pupil Coop. (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
316 West Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bolivar, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Bolivar, MO include Bolivar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bolivar?
1 public high schools are located in Bolivar.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar?
Bolivar public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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