For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 67 students in Mercer, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Mercer, MO is Mercer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mercer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Mercer, 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 Mercer 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 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mercer, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercer, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer, MO include Mercer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer?
1 public high schools are located in Mercer.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer?
Mercer public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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