Best Government Plaza Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,490 students in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Government Plaza is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central 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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,449 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield, MO include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Government Plaza, Springfield public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).

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