For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,336 students in Platte City, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Platte City, MO is Platte County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte City, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Platte City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Platte City, 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 Platte County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Platte City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte County High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2822
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2822
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Career Center
Vocational School
1801 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5505
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5505
Gr: 9-12
Platte City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Gr: 4-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Gr: K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Platte City, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Platte City, MO include Platte County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte City?
2 public high schools are located in Platte City.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte City?
Platte City public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Platte City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Platte City include: Northland Career Center vs. Platte County High School
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