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

Best Essex Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 117 students in Essex, MO.

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

Essex, MO public high school have an score of 65% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Essex have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.

Essex, MO public high school have a of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Richland High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Richland High School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

10/

Top 10%

24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332

Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How many public high schools are located in Essex?

1 public high schools are located in Essex.

What is the racial composition of students in Essex?

Essex public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).