For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,306 students in Joplin, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Joplin, MO are College View School and Joplin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joplin, 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 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Joplin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Joplin, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Joplin High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Joplin, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College View School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Goetz Blvd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Joplin High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Gr: 9-12 | 2,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Technology Center
Vocational School
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Joplin, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Joplin, MO include College View School and Joplin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Joplin?
4 public high schools are located in Joplin.
What is the racial composition of students in Joplin?
Joplin public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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