For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 10,711 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MO are Herculaneum High School, Jefferson High School and Mapaville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson 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 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Jefferson 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 Festus Sr. 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herculaneum High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Mapaville School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3657 Baptist Park Rd
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 931-0080
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 931-0080
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Festus Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Westwind Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 971 students
Rank: #55.
Desoto Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #66.
Crystal City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Rank: #77.
Seckman Sr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 Seckman Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 282-1485
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 282-1485
Grades: 9-12
| 1,786 students
Rank: #88.
Northwest High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6005 Cedar Hill Rd
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-0555
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-0555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,859 students
Rank: #99.
Windsor High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6208 Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4429
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4429
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #1010.
Fox Sr. High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-5210
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-5210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,812 students
Rank: #1111.
Grandview High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3390
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #1212.
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
Alternative School
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Grades: 1-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: n/an/a
10434 State Rd Bb
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-9813
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-9813
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson College
Vocational School
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3000
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3000
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
5 Merchants Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6471 Cedar Hill Rd
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-3415
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-3415
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
6180 Hwy Mm
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
Grades: 5-6
| 402 students
Mapaville (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3657 Baptist Park Rd Box 68
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 937-3633
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 937-3633
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
2109 Gravois Rd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Grades: 5-6
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MO include Herculaneum High School, Jefferson High School and Mapaville School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County, MO?
16 public high schools are located in Jefferson County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, MO?
Jefferson County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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