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Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 13,153 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MO are Festus Sr. High School, Jefferson High School and Desoto Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson 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 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Jefferson 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 Festus Sr. 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 16% 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 Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festus Sr. High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 Westwind Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Desoto Sr. High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
815 Amvets Dr
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1085
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Herculaneum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Seckman Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 Seckman Rd
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 282-1485
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Crystal City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Grandview High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6005 Cedar Hill Rd
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-0555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Fox Sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
751 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-5210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,660 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Windsor High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6208 Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4429
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Mapaville School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3657 Baptist Park Rd
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 931-0080
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsboro Treatment Center
10434 State Rd Bb
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-9813
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson College
Vocational School
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3000
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Missouri Virtual Academy
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3941
Gr: K-12 | 3,895 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
New Day - Day Treatment
5 Merchants Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, MO include Festus Sr. High School, Jefferson High School and Desoto Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
17 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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