The most improved public high schools in Missouri are Steam Academy At Msb High School, Bucklin High School and Green City High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 675
1,595
Avg. Improved Rank: 887
Most Improved Public High Schools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1595
(from 1,788 to 193)
(from 1,788 to 193)
Grades: 9-12
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Rank: #22.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1281
(from 1,569 to 288)
(from 1,569 to 288)
Grades: 6-12
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Rank: #33.
Green City High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1238
(from 1,536 to 298)
(from 1,536 to 298)
Grades: 6-12
301 N East St
Green City, MO 63545
(660) 874-4127
Green City, MO 63545
(660) 874-4127
Rank: #44.
Marion C. Early High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1234
(from 1,637 to 403)
(from 1,637 to 403)
Grades: 9-12
5309 S Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2216
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2216
Rank: #55.
Clever High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1228
(from 1,772 to 544)
(from 1,772 to 544)
Grades: 9-12
6800 W Hwy 14
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4830
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4830
Rank: #66.
Craig High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1125
(from 1,677 to 552)
(from 1,677 to 552)
Grades: 7-12
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Rank: #77.
Weaubleau High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1093
(from 1,637 to 544)
(from 1,637 to 544)
Grades: 7-12
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Rank: #88.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1013
(from 1,251 to 238)
(from 1,251 to 238)
Grades: 7-12
1008 County Rd
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3771
Rank: #99.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1012
(from 1,111 to 99)
(from 1,111 to 99)
Grades: 9-12
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Rank: #1010.
Kearney High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +961
(from 1,005 to 44)
(from 1,005 to 44)
Grades: 10-12
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Rank: #1111.
Northwest High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +948
(from 1,145 to 197)
(from 1,145 to 197)
Grades: 7-12
16215 Hwy H
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Hughesville, MO 65334
(660) 827-0774
Rank: #1212.
Risco High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +945
(from 1,569 to 624)
(from 1,569 to 624)
Grades: 7-12
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Rank: #1313.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +940
(from 1,016 to 76)
(from 1,016 to 76)
Grades: 9-12
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Rank: #1414.
Wright City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +934
(from 1,296 to 362)
(from 1,296 to 362)
Grades: 9-12
520 Westwoods Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7500
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7500
Rank: #1515.
Pattonsburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +877
(from 1,743 to 866)
(from 1,743 to 866)
Grades: 7-12
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-2111
Rank: #1616.
King City High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +841
(from 1,145 to 304)
(from 1,145 to 304)
Grades: 7-12
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4319
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4319
Rank: #1717.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +832
(from 934 to 102)
(from 934 to 102)
Grades: 9-12
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Rank: #1818.
Eldon High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +819
(from 888 to 69)
(from 888 to 69)
Grades: 9-12
101 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Rank: #1919.
Hannibal Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +773
(from 1,131 to 358)
(from 1,131 to 358)
Grades: 9-12
4500 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2733
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2733
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Boonslick
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +753
(from 1,305 to 552)
(from 1,305 to 552)
Grades: K-12
321 Knaust Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wheeler High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +753
(from 1,305 to 552)
(from 1,305 to 552)
Grades: 9-12
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2515
Rank: #2222.
Oran High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +747
(from 1,145 to 398)
(from 1,145 to 398)
Grades: 7-12
310 Church St
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Oran, MO 63771
(573) 262-3345
Rank: #2323.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +738
(from 935 to 197)
(from 935 to 197)
Grades: 6-12
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Rank: #2424.
Parkview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +731
(from 1,283 to 552)
(from 1,283 to 552)
Grades: K-12
1020 S Parkway Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Rank: #2525.
Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +727
(from 1,279 to 552)
(from 1,279 to 552)
Grades: 9-12
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Rank: #2626.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +715
(from 1,987 to 1,272)
(from 1,987 to 1,272)
Grades: 6-12
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Rank: #2727.
Bell City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +703
(from 1,569 to 866)
(from 1,569 to 866)
Grades: 7-12
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Rank: #2828.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +702
(from 959 to 257)
(from 959 to 257)
Grades: 9-12
725 N Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Rank: #2929.
Russellville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +700
(from 1,320 to 620)
(from 1,320 to 620)
Grades: 7-12
13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson City High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +696
(from 1,012 to 316)
(from 1,012 to 316)
Grades: 9-12
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Bootheel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3773
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Dogwood Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
E W Thompson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
1520 Thompson Blvd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Mississippi Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,227 to 552)
(from 1,227 to 552)
Grades: K-12
312 Munger Ln
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627
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