For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 397 students in Atchison County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Atchison County, MO are Fairfax High School, Rock Port High School and Tarkio Jh And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Atchison County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rock Port 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Atchison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfax High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Port High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Nebraska St
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6296
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6296
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Tarkio Jh And High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 S Eleventh St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4118
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Atchison County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Atchison County, MO include Fairfax High School, Rock Port High School and Tarkio Jh And High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atchison County?
3 public high schools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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