For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,272 students in Joplin, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Joplin, MO are College View School and Joplin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joplin, 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 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Joplin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Joplin, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Joplin High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Joplin, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College View School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Joplin High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Gr: 9-12 | 2,247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Technology Center
Vocational School
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Joplin, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
College View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 North Goetz Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Po Box 128
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Joplin, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Joplin, MO include College View School and Joplin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Joplin?
4 public high schools are located in Joplin.
What is the racial composition of students in Joplin?
Joplin public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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