For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 760 students in Mexico, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Mexico, MO is Mexico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mexico, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mexico have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Mexico, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mexico High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Mexico, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mexico High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Gr: 9-12
Mexico, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mexico, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Mexico, MO include Mexico High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mexico?
2 public high schools are located in Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in Mexico?
Mexico public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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