For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 259 students in Center, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Center, MO is Mark Twain Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Center have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Center, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mark Twain Sr. High School, with ≥95% 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), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Center, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Center, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 E Hawkins
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Center, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Center, MO include Mark Twain Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Center?
1 public high schools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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