For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 993 students in Park Hills, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Park Hills, MO are Special Acres School, Central High School and West County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Hills, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Park Hills have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Park Hills, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Park Hills, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 Eighth St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Rebel Dr
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Park Hills, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Closed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
519 8th St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: Inquire with school | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Park Hills, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Park Hills, MO include Special Acres School, Central High School and West County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Park Hills?
3 public high schools are located in Park Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Hills?
Park Hills public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Park Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Park Hills include: West County High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. West County High School
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