For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 606 students in Chillicothe, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, MO are Chillicothe High School and Verelle Peniston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Chillicothe, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chillicothe 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chillicothe, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical School
Vocational School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Chillicothe, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, MO include Chillicothe High School and Verelle Peniston School.
How many public high schools are located in Chillicothe?
3 public high schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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