For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,221 students in Lincoln County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO are Silex High School, Elsberry High School and Troy Buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, 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 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lincoln County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Troy Buchanan High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silex High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Grades: 6-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Troy Buchanan High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Old Cap-au-gris
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Grades: 9-12
| 2,174 students
Rank: #44.
Winfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3920 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Grades: 5-6
| 820 students
80 Elm Tree Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Grades: 9
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO include Silex High School, Elsberry High School and Troy Buchanan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Silex High School vs. Troy Buchanan High School, Elsberry High School vs. Silex High School, Troy Buchanan High School vs. Silex High School
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