For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,047 students in Hillsboro, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsboro, MO are Hillsboro High School, Grandview High School and Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Hillsboro, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsboro 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 27% 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 Hillsboro, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,124 students
Rank: #22.
Grandview High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3390
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
10434 State Rd Bb
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-9813
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-9813
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson College
Vocational School
1000 Viking Drive
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3000
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-3000
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3941
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3941
Grades: K-12
| 2,652 students
Rank: n/an/a
5 Merchants Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-5266
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hillsboro, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsboro, MO include Hillsboro High School, Grandview High School and Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsboro?
7 public high schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hillsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hillsboro include: Grandview High School vs. Hillsboro High School
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