For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,105 students in Butler County, MO. The top-ranked public high schools in Butler County, MO are Neelyville High School, Twin Rivers High School and Poplar Bluff High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Butler County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Twin Rivers High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Butler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neelyville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 Broadway St
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3815
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3815
Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Twin Rivers High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9261 Highway 51
Broseley, MO 63932
(573) 328-4730
Broseley, MO 63932
(573) 328-4730
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Poplar Bluff High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3209 Oak Grove Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6471
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Shady Grove School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Poplar Bluff Tech. Career Center
Vocational School
3203 Oak Grove Rd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-2248
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-2248
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
9200 Sierra Osage Circle
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
9400 Sears Ln
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Gr: 5-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Butler County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Butler County, MO include Neelyville High School, Twin Rivers High School and Poplar Bluff High School. Butler County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Butler County?
7 public high schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Butler County include: W. E. Sears Youth Center vs. Twin Rivers High School, Twin Rivers High School vs. Poplar Bluff High School, Neelyville High School vs. Poplar Bluff High School
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