For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,527 students in Sedalia, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Sedalia, MO are E W Thompson School and Smith-cotton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sedalia, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sedalia have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Sedalia, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smith-cotton High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Sedalia, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E W Thompson School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Smith-cotton High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: n/an/a
State Fair
Vocational School
3201 West 16th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sedalia, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sedalia, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Sedalia, MO include E W Thompson School and Smith-cotton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sedalia, MO?
3 public high schools are located in Sedalia, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Sedalia, MO?
Sedalia, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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