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Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,842 students in Franklin County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MO are New Haven High School, Union High School and Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin 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 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Franklin County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Haven High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Park Dr
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2629
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1073 E Vine St
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Washington High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Blue Jay Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
St. Clair High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Autumn Hill School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Autumn Hill Dr
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Four Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 231-2100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Missouri Eastern Corr Center
Alternative School
18701 Old Hwy 66 Route 1
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 257-3322
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, MO include New Haven High School, Union High School and Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop..
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
10 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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