For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 223 students in Bakersfield, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Bakersfield, MO is Bakersfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bakersfield, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bakersfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Bakersfield, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bakersfield High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bakersfield, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bakersfield High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 State Hwy O
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7333
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bakersfield, MO include Bakersfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bakersfield?
1 public high schools are located in Bakersfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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