Best Reynolds County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 462 students in Reynolds County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Reynolds County, MO are Lesterville High School, Ellington High School and Bunker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reynolds County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Reynolds County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Reynolds County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ellington 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Reynolds County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ellington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bunker High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Reynolds County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Reynolds County, MO include Lesterville High School, Ellington High School and Bunker High School.
How many public high schools are located in Reynolds County?
4 public high schools are located in Reynolds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reynolds County?
Reynolds County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Reynolds County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Reynolds County include: Ellington High School vs. Bunker High School, Bunker High School vs. Ellington High School

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