For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 763 students in Kirksville, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Kirksville, MO is Kirksville Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirksville, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kirksville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Kirksville, 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 Kirksville Sr. High School, with 90-94% 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kirksville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Center
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kirksville, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kirksville, MO include Kirksville Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kirksville?
2 public high schools are located in Kirksville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirksville?
Kirksville public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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