For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 117 students in Essex, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Essex, MO is Richland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex, 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 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Essex have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Essex, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Essex, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Essex, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Essex, MO include Richland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Essex?
1 public high schools are located in Essex.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex?
Essex public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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