For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 743 students in Moniteau County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Moniteau County, MO are California High School, Jamestown C-i High School and Tipton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moniteau County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Moniteau County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Moniteau County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Moniteau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown C-i High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Tipton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Gravois Ave.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-5528
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Moniteau County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Moniteau County, MO include California High School, Jamestown C-i High School and Tipton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Moniteau County?
3 public high schools are located in Moniteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moniteau County?
Moniteau County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Moniteau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Moniteau County include: Tipton High School vs. California High School, California High School vs. Tipton High School
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