For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 361 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in New Madrid, MO (2026-27)
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 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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?
2 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 31% (majority Black).
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