For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 162 students in Tarkio, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Tarkio, MO is Tarkio Jh And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarkio, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tarkio have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Tarkio, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tarkio Jh And High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Tarkio, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarkio Jh And High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 S Eleventh St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Tarkio, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tarkio, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Tarkio, MO include Tarkio Jh And High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tarkio?
1 public high schools are located in Tarkio.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarkio?
Tarkio public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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