For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 192 students in Hamilton, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Hamilton, MO is Penney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Hamilton, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penney High School, with 80-89% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penney High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamilton, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton, MO include Penney High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton?
1 public high schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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