For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,705 students in Cole County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Cole County, MO are Blair Oaks High School, Jefferson City High School and Capital City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cole County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cole County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Cole County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blair Oaks High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cole County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-8514
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-8514
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson City High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
Rank: #33.
Capital City High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Cavalier Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Grades: 9-12
| 1,317 students
Rank: #44.
Eugene High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14803 Hwy 17
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4001
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4001
Grades: 7-12
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Russellville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Riverside Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Algoa Correctional Center
Alternative School
8501 No More Victims Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mocap High School
Alternative School
205 Jefferson St
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2453
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2453
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nichols Career Center
Vocational School
605 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prenger Family Center
Alternative School
400 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cole County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H Kenneth Kirchner (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1403 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
501 East Miller St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Grades: 9
| 685 students
812 St Marys Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cole County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Cole County, MO include Blair Oaks High School, Jefferson City High School and Capital City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cole County?
10 public high schools are located in Cole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cole County?
Cole County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cole County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cole County include: Jefferson City High School vs. Blair Oaks High School, Eugene High School vs. Blair Oaks High School, Blair Oaks High School vs. Jefferson City High School
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