For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 363 students in New Madrid, MO.
The top ranked public high school in New Madrid, MO is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Madrid, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in New Madrid have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
New Madrid, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
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 39% 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 New Madrid, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Madrid, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in New Madrid, MO include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Madrid?
3 public high schools are located in New Madrid.
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid?
New Madrid public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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