For the 2026 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 Jamestown C-i High School, California 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 43% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Moniteau County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Moniteau County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California 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 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamestown C-i High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
California High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 W Buchanan St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 Jamestown C-i High School, California 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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