For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 822 students in Macon County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Macon County, MO are Bevier High School, Macon Co. High School and Macon Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Macon County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macon Senior High School, with 90-94% 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Macon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bevier High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-5213
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-5213
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Macon Co. High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Macon Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
La Plata High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Macon County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Macon County, MO include Bevier High School, Macon Co. High School and Macon Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Macon County, MO?
7 public high schools are located in Macon County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County, MO?
Macon County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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