For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Charleston, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston High School, with 85-89% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Charleston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Grades: K
| 92 students
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).
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