For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,842 students in Franklin County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MO are New Haven High School, Union High School and Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Franklin County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Haven High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Park Dr
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1073 E Vine St
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 708 students
Rank: #55.
Washington High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #66.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #77.
St. Clair High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: #88.
Autumn Hill School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Autumn Hill Dr
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Missouri Eastern Corr Center
Alternative School
18701 Old Hwy 66 Route 1
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Autumn Hill (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Independence Drive
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Grades: Inquire with school
| 28 students
1 Clark Ave
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-6997
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-6997
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
100 W Fifth St
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2550
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
2001 W Osage
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MO include New Haven High School, Union High School and Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop..
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
10 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Franklin County include: Washington High School vs. Union High School, St. Clair High School vs. Pacific High School, Union High School vs. Washington High School
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