For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 908 students in New Madrid County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in New Madrid County, MO are Portageville High School, Risco High School and Gideon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Madrid County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in New Madrid County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
New Madrid County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central 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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in New Madrid County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portageville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Risco High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Gideon High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3471
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
7960 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-5237
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Madrid County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3853
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3853
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Madrid County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in New Madrid County, MO include Portageville High School, Risco High School and Gideon High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Madrid County?
6 public high schools are located in New Madrid County.
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County?
New Madrid County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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