For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 176 students in Tarkio, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Tarkio, MO is Tarkio Jh And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarkio, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tarkio have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Tarkio, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tarkio Jh And High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tarkio, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarkio Jh And High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 S Eleventh St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Tarkio, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tarkio, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tarkio, MO include Tarkio Jh And High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tarkio?
1 public high schools are located in Tarkio.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarkio?
Tarkio public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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