For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,143 students in 63801, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in 63801, MO are Sikeston Senior High School, Scott Co. Central High School and New Dawn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 63801 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 63801, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 63801 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sikeston Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best 63801, MO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sikeston Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 977 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
63801, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Grades: K-4
| 186 students
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Grades: 5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 63801, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in 63801, MO include Sikeston Senior High School, Scott Co. Central High School and New Dawn School.
How many public high schools are located in 63801?
5 public high schools are located in 63801.
What is the racial composition of students in 63801?
63801 public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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