Top 5 Best Saline County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,144 students in Saline County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO are Malta Bend High School, Sweet Springs High School and Marshall Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Saline County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sweet Springs 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malta Bend High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Sweet Springs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E. Marshall St.
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall Sr. High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 S Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #44.
Slater High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N Elm
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View School
Special Education School
945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saline Co. Career Ctr.
Vocational School
900 W Vest St
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saline County, MO

Saline County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Prairie View (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO include Malta Bend High School, Sweet Springs High School and Marshall Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County, MO?
6 public high schools are located in Saline County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County, MO?
Saline County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).

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