For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,689 students in Buchanan County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, MO are Mid-buchanan Sr. High School, Dekalb Jr.-sr. 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 20% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Buchanan County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buchanan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3221 Se State Rte H
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Main St
De Kalb, MO 64440
(816) 685-3211
De Kalb, MO 64440
(816) 685-3211
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Highland Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4220
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2602 Edmond
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Benton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5655 S Fourth
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4030
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Helen M Davis School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Scott St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillyard Technical Center
Vocational School
3434 Faraon
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4170
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
5910 Mitchell Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
Gr: 7-12
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
Gr: 7-12
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3600 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 12%
2509 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Helen M Davis (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2900 Scott Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Gr: Inquire with school | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1520 N Second St
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Gr: PK-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1909 S Twelfth St
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1415 N 26th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1415 N 26th Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 571-4011
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 571-4011
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
1211 N 18th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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, Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School and Lafayette High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buchanan County?
12 public high schools are located in Buchanan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buchanan County include: Central High School vs. Lafayette High School, Lafayette High School vs. Central High School, Mid-buchanan Sr. High School vs. Lafayette High School
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