For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,105 students in Butler County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, MO are Neelyville High School, Poplar Bluff High School and Twin Rivers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Butler County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poplar Bluff High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neelyville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 Broadway St
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3815
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3815
Grades: 7-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Poplar Bluff High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3209 Oak Grove Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6471
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6471
Grades: 9-12
| 1,459 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Rivers High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9261 Highway 51
Broseley, MO 63932
(573) 328-4730
Broseley, MO 63932
(573) 328-4730
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Shady Grove School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Poplar Bluff Tech. Career Center
Vocational School
3203 Oak Grove Rd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-2248
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-2248
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
9200 Sierra Osage Circle
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9717
Grades: 5-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
9400 Sears Ln
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9280
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South C St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-9081
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-9081
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Shady Grove (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Grades: Inquire with school
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Butler County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, MO include Neelyville High School, Poplar Bluff High School and Twin Rivers High School.
How many public high schools are located in Butler County?
7 public high schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Butler County include: W. E. Sears Youth Center vs. Twin Rivers High School, Twin Rivers High School vs. Poplar Bluff High School, Neelyville High School vs. Poplar Bluff High School
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