For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,056 students in Pemiscot County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Pemiscot County, MO are Delta C-7 High School, Cooter High School and South Pemiscot High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pemiscot County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pemiscot County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Pemiscot County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cooter 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 42% 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 Pemiscot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delta C-7 High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Charger Ln
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6611
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6611
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Cooter High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
South Pemiscot High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Caruthersville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
North Pemiscot Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
Rank: #66.
Hayti High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Fourth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Alternative School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6532
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pemiscot Co Career Tech Center
Vocational School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-2601
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-2601
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Pemiscot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
External Locations (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
400 E Cleveland
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Grades: 5-8
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pemiscot County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Pemiscot County, MO include Delta C-7 High School, Cooter High School and South Pemiscot High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pemiscot County?
9 public high schools are located in Pemiscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pemiscot County?
Pemiscot County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pemiscot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pemiscot County include: Cooter High School vs. Delta C-7 High School, Delta C-7 High School vs. Cooter High School, Caruthersville High School vs. Delta C-7 High School
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