Best Public High Schools in Charleston, MO (2025-26)

Best Charleston Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 331 students in Charleston, MO.

The top ranked public high school in Charleston, MO is Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Charleston, MO public high schools have an score of 12% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.

Charleston, MO public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Charleston, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Charleston High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761

Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: n/an/a

Southeast Correctional Center

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300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409

Gr: 7-12

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Charleston, Missouri 51��s (Closed)

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Location

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Charleston Kindergarten (Closed 2009)

711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913

Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Charleston, MO?

The top ranked public high schools in Charleston, MO include Charleston High School.

How many public high schools are located in Charleston?

2 public high schools are located in Charleston.

What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?

Charleston public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).