For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 331 students in Charleston, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Charleston, MO is Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Charleston, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Charleston, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Correctional Center
Alternative School
300 E Pedro Simmons Dr
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-4409
Gr: 7-12
Charleston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charleston, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charleston, MO include Charleston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charleston?
2 public high schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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