For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,151 students in Saline County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO are Sweet Springs High School, Malta Bend High School and Slater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Saline 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 Marshall Sr. 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 35% 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 Saline County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Springs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E. Marshall St.
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Malta Bend High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Slater High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Elm
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Marshall Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 S Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View School
Special Education School
945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Saline Co. Career Center
Vocational School
900 W Vest St
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO include Sweet Springs High School, Malta Bend High School and Slater High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
6 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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