For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,313 students in Scott County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, MO are Oran High School, Scott City High School and Sikeston Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Scott County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas W. Kelly 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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oran High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Scott City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2138
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2138
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Sikeston Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,030 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas W. Kelly High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Scott Co. Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #66.
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 W Yoakum Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3226
Grades: 7-12
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Ctr.
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
| 11 students
Scott County 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 2021)
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 Scott County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, MO include Oran High School, Scott City High School and Sikeston Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County, MO?
9 public high schools are located in Scott County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, MO?
Scott County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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