Poplar Bluff High School is a public high school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States. It is a part of the Poplar Bluff R-1 School District.
Serving 1,416 students in grades 9-12, Poplar Bluff High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: POPLAR BLUFF HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Poplar Bluff, MO, covering approximately 211.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 15-20 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is 7.9 miles, reaching up to 13.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Poplar Bluff High School's student population of 1,416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poplar Bluff High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Bluff High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1150 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Bluff High School's ranking?
Poplar Bluff High School is ranked #1150 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Poplar Bluff High School often compared to?
Poplar Bluff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Rivers High School, Neelyville High School, W. E. Sears Youth Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poplar Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Poplar Bluff High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Poplar Bluff High School?
1,416 students attend Poplar Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Poplar Bluff High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplar Bluff High School?
Poplar Bluff High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Poplar Bluff High School offer ?
Poplar Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar Bluff High School part of?
Poplar Bluff High School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
5-6 grade teachers hold degrees however many are not competent to teach. Since the implementation of the Mac book system teachers rarely teach and leave the students to figure it out on their own in the upper grade levels. School is located in a high property tax area and unfortunately the tax money obviously is not being spent on students education when the few textbooks that are used are 20+ years old.
1 10/10/2025
Some teachers my child has at this school barely give them any attention or help. The friendliness of the teachers and staff are very rude. My student comes home every day and complains that the food is horrible and they will never eat nasty food. I would've given this school no stars but it would not let me.
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