For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,831 students in Dunklin County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Dunklin County, MO are Bootheel School, Holcomb High School and Campbell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunklin County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dunklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Dunklin 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 Kennett 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 32% 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 Dunklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bootheel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Holcomb High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Campbell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S State Rte 53
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-2576
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-2576
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Senath-hornersville High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 S State
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2661
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Kennett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Southland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Malden High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
Clarkton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Dunklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1102
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1102
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dunklin County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Dunklin County, MO include Bootheel School, Holcomb High School and Campbell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dunklin County?
10 public high schools are located in Dunklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunklin County?
Dunklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Dunklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dunklin County include: Malden High School vs. Kennett High School, Kennett High School vs. Malden High School, Campbell High School vs. Clarkton High School
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