For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,699 students in Buchanan County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, MO are Mid-buchanan Sr. High School, Central High School and Lafayette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Buchanan County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mid-buchanan Sr. 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buchanan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3221 Se State Rte H
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2602 Edmond
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Grades: 9-12
| 1,730 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Highland Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #44.
Benton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5655 S Fourth
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: #55.
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 Main St
De Kalb, MO 64440
(816) 685-3211
De Kalb, MO 64440
(816) 685-3211
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #66.
Helen M Davis School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Scott St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillyard Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
5910 Mitchell Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Recept/diag Corr Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Region Treatment Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
2509 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Helen M Davis (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2900 Scott Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Grades: Inquire with school
| 72 students
1520 N Second St
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
1909 S Twelfth St
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
1415 N 26th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
1211 N 18th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, MO include Mid-buchanan Sr. High School, Central High School and Lafayette High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buchanan County, MO?
12 public high schools are located in Buchanan County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County, MO?
Buchanan County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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