For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,610 students in Poplar Bluff, MO. The top ranked public high schools in Poplar Bluff, MO are Poplar Bluff High School and Shady Grove School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poplar Bluff, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Poplar Bluff have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Poplar Bluff, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poplar Bluff 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Poplar Bluff, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplar Bluff High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3209 Oak Grove Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6471
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #22.
Shady Grove School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplar Bluff Tech. Career Ctr.
Vocational School
3203 Oak Grove Rd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-2248
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-2248
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
9200 Sierra Osage Circle
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
9400 Sears Ln
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
Poplar Bluff, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South C St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-9081
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-9081
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Shady Grove (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Grades: Inquire with school
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Poplar Bluff, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Poplar Bluff, MO include Poplar Bluff High School and Shady Grove School. Poplar Bluff has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Poplar Bluff, MO?
5 public high schools are located in Poplar Bluff, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Poplar Bluff, MO?
Poplar Bluff, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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