Top 5 Best Jefferson City Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,211 students in Jefferson City, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson City, MO are Blair Oaks High School, Capital City High School and Jefferson City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson City, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Jefferson City, 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 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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).

Best Jefferson City, MO Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-8514
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Capital City High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1650 Cavalier Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Grades: 9-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson City High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #44.
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 Riverside Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Algoa Correctional Center
Alternative School
8501 No More Victims Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mocap High School
Alternative School
205 Jefferson St
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2453
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nichols Career Ctr.
Vocational School
605 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prenger Family Ctr.
Alternative School
400 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
H Kenneth Kirchner (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1403 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
501 East Miller St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Grades: 9
| 685 students
812 St Marys Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Grades: K-5
| 274 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson City, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson City, MO include Blair Oaks High School, Capital City High School and Jefferson City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson City, MO?
8 public high schools are located in Jefferson City, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City, MO?
Jefferson City, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).

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