For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,192 students in Scott County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MO are Oran High School, Scott City High School and Sikeston Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Scott County, 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 Sikeston Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oran High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Scott City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sikeston Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Thomas W. Kelly High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 W Yoakum Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, MO include Oran High School, Scott City High School and Sikeston Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
9 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scott County include: Thomas W. Kelly High School vs. Sikeston Senior High School, Oran High School vs. Sikeston Senior High School, Sikeston Senior High School vs. Oran High School
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