Top 5 Best Cooper County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 928 students in Cooper County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Cooper County, MO are Boonville High School, Pilot Grove 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 24% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Cooper County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Cooper County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cooper County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boonville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Pirate Drive
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Pilot Grove High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Home High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hwy Drive
Prairie Home, MO 65068
(660) 841-5296
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Bunceton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E. Main
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Otterville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Georgetown St
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Ctr.
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonville Correctional Center
Alternative School
1216 E Morgan St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonville Treatment Center
Alternative School
1216 E Morgan St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6521
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cooper County, MO

Cooper County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students

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 Boonville High School, Pilot Grove High School and Prairie Home High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cooper County, MO?
8 public high schools are located in Cooper County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooper County, MO?
Cooper County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).

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