For the 2025 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 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Reynolds County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Reynolds County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
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 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Reynolds County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Ellington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Grades: 6-12
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Bunker High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
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 30% (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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