For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,272 students in Belton, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Belton, MO is Belton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belton, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Belton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Belton, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belton High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Belton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belton High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Belton, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Grades: 7-8
| 723 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belton, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Belton, MO include Belton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belton?
1 public high schools are located in Belton.
What is the racial composition of students in Belton?
Belton public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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