Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 241 students in Mercer County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, MO are Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School and Mercer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Mercer County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).

Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, MO include Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School and Mercer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County, MO?
2 public high schools are located in Mercer County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, MO?
Mercer County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).

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