For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 971 students in Cooper County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Cooper County, MO are Pilot Grove High School, Boonville High School and Prairie Home High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooper County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cooper County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Cooper County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boonville 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cooper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pilot Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Boonville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Drive
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Home High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Hwy Drive
Prairie Home, MO 65068
(660) 841-5296
Prairie Home, MO 65068
(660) 841-5296
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Bunceton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E. Main
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Otterville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Georgetown St
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Boonville Correctional Center
Alternative School
1216 E Morgan St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Boonville Treatment Center
Alternative School
1216 E Morgan St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
736 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7474
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7474
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Cooper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cooper County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Cooper County, MO include Pilot Grove High School, Boonville High School and Prairie Home High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cooper County?
9 public high schools are located in Cooper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooper County?
Cooper County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cooper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cooper County include: Otterville High School vs. Bunceton High School, Bunceton High School vs. Boonville High School, Bunceton High School vs. Otterville High School
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