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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Missouri (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Missouri are Steam Academy At Msb High School, Bucklin High School and Green City High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 675 1,595 Avg. Improved Rank: 887

Most Improved Public High Schools in Missouri (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1595
(from 1,788 to 193)
Grades: 9-12
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Rank: #22.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1281
(from 1,569 to 288)
Grades: 6-12
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Rank: #33.
Green City High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1238
(from 1,536 to 298)
Grades: 6-12
301 N East St
Green City, MO 63545
(660) 874-4127
Rank: #44.
Marion C. Early High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1234
(from 1,637 to 403)
Grades: 9-12
5309 S Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2216
Rank: #55.
Clever High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1228
(from 1,772 to 544)
Grades: 9-12
6800 W Hwy 14
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4830
Rank: #66.
Craig High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1125
(from 1,677 to 552)
Grades: 7-12
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Rank: #77.
Weaubleau High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1093
(from 1,637 to 544)
Grades: 7-12
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Rank: #88.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1013
(from 1,251 to 238)
Grades: 7-12
1008 County Rd
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Rank: #99.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1012
(from 1,111 to 99)
Grades: 9-12
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Rank: #1010.
Kearney High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +961
(from 1,005 to 44)
Grades: 10-12
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Rank: #1111.
Northwest High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +948
(from 1,145 to 197)
Grades: 7-12
16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Rank: #1212.
Risco High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +945
(from 1,569 to 624)
Grades: 7-12
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Rank: #1313.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +940
(from 1,016 to 76)
Grades: 9-12
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Rank: #1414.
Wright City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +934
(from 1,296 to 362)
Grades: 9-12
159 Roelker Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7500
Rank: #1515.
Pattonsburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +877
(from 1,743 to 866)
Grades: 6-12
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Rank: #1616.
King City High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +841
(from 1,145 to 304)
Grades: 7-12
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4319
Rank: #1717.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +832
(from 934 to 102)
Grades: 9-12
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Rank: #1818.
Eldon High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +819
(from 888 to 69)
Grades: 9-12
101 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Rank: #1919.
Hannibal Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +773
(from 1,131 to 358)
Grades: 9-12
4500 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2733
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Boonslick
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +753
(from 1,305 to 552)
Grades: K-12
321 Knaust Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +753
(from 1,305 to 552)
Grades: 9-12
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Rank: #2222.
Oran High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +747
(from 1,145 to 398)
Grades: 7-12
310 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Rank: #2323.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +738
(from 935 to 197)
Grades: 6-12
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Rank: #2424.
Parkview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +731
(from 1,283 to 552)
Grades: K-12
1020 S Parkway Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Rank: #2525.
Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +727
(from 1,279 to 552)
Grades: 9-12
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Rank: #2626.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +715
(from 1,987 to 1,272)
Grades: 6-12
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Rank: #2727.
Bell City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +703
(from 1,569 to 866)
Grades: 7-12
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Rank: #2828.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +702
(from 959 to 257)
Grades: 9-12
725 N Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Rank: #2929.
Russellville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +700
(from 1,320 to 620)
Grades: 7-12
13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson City High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +696
(from 1,012 to 316)
Grades: 9-12
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Bootheel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Dogwood Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
E W Thompson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Mississippi Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
312 Munger Ln
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
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