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Best Springfield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 10,382 students in Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, MO are Kickapoo High School, Glendale High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Springfield, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kickapoo High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Springfield, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3710 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Glendale High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2727 S Ingram Mill
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Greene Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Parkview High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
516 W Meadowmere
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3319 N Grant
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Learning Center
3990 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4055
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Datema House
918 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 895-6832
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel School
1631 W Bennett
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 895-6240
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Graff Career Center
Vocational School
1001 E. Chestnut Expy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 447-8121
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moca-s
205 Park Central East Ste 203
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 616-3159
Gr: K-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Mocap Attendance Center
601 N National Ave #102
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Phelps Gifted Center
934 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-3300
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Study Alternative High School
Alternative School
2343 W. Olive Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wilson Creek Group Home
3992 W Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 888-4050
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Springfield, MO include Kickapoo High School, Glendale High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Springfield?
16 public high schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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