For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 158 students in Appleton City, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Appleton City, MO is Appleton City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appleton City, MO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Appleton City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Appleton City, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Appleton City High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Appleton City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appleton City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Appleton City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Appleton City, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Appleton City, MO include Appleton City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Appleton City?
1 public high schools are located in Appleton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Appleton City?
Appleton City public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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