For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 392 students in Malden, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Malden, MO is Malden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Malden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Malden, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Malden High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Malden, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malden High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Gr: 6-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Malden, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Malden, MO include Malden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Malden?
1 public high schools are located in Malden.
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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