For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,528 students in Boone County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Boone County, MO are Hallsville High School, Southern Boone High School and Delmar A Cobble School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Boone County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centralia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hallsville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 Hwy 124 E
Hallsville, MO 65255
(573) 696-5512
Hallsville, MO 65255
(573) 696-5512
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Southern Boone High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14520 Crump Ln
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Delmar A Cobble School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 W Craig St
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Centralia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
849 S Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3508
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3508
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Rock Bridge Sr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4303 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3100
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
David H. Hickman High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-5602
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-5602
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Muriel Battle High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7575 St. Charles Road
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3300
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Sturgeon High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Patton St
Sturgeon, MO 65284
(573) 687-4005
Sturgeon, MO 65284
(573) 687-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Frederick Douglass High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Area Career Center
Vocational School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
5665 Roger I Wilson Mem Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 886-4450
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 886-4450
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
101e Townsend Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(855) 256-4975
Columbia, MO 65211
(855) 256-4975
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 Brown School Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2953
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2953
Gr: 5-12
Delmar A Cobble (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 West Craig
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Gr: Inquire with school | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1010 Rangeline St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Gr: PK-5
411 Hwy 124 E
Hallsville, MO 65255
(573) 696-2282
Hallsville, MO 65255
(573) 696-2282
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Boone County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Boone County, MO include Hallsville High School, Southern Boone High School and Delmar A Cobble School.
How many public high schools are located in Boone County?
14 public high schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boone County include: Rock Bridge Sr. High School vs. David H. Hickman High School, David H. Hickman High School vs. Rock Bridge Sr. High School, Muriel Battle High School vs. David H. Hickman High School
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