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

Best Sikeston Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,143 students in Sikeston, MO.

The top ranked public high schools in Sikeston, MO are Sikeston Senior High School, New Dawn School and Scott Co. Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sikeston, MO public high schools have an score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.

Sikeston, MO public high school have a of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sikeston Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Sikeston, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sikeston Senior High School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
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200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850

Gr: 9-12 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #22.

New Dawn School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360

Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #33.

Scott Co. Central High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001

Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: n/an/a

Sikeston Career Tech. Center

Vocational School

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200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442

Gr: 9-12

Rank: n/an/a

Sikeston Hope Center

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230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652

Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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Sikeston, Missouri 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Morehouse Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011

Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

New Dawn (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360

Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414

Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Sikeston, MO include Sikeston Senior High School, New Dawn School and Scott Co. Central High School.

How many public high schools are located in Sikeston?

5 public high schools are located in Sikeston.

What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston?

Sikeston public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Sikeston are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sikeston include: Scott Co. Central High School vs. Sikeston Senior High School