For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 115 students in Lesterville, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Lesterville, MO are Lesterville High School and Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lesterville, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lesterville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lesterville, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lesterville High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lesterville, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lesterville, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lesterville, MO include Lesterville High School and Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Lesterville?
2 public high schools are located in Lesterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lesterville?
Lesterville public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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