For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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