For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,221 students in Lincoln County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO are Elsberry High School, Troy Buchanan High School and Silex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Lincoln County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Troy Buchanan High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Troy Buchanan High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1190 Old Cap-au-gris
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Gr: 9-12 | 2,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Silex High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Gr: 6-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Winfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3920 East Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8130
Gr: 9-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
198 Avery Ln
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Gr: 5-6 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
80 Elm Tree Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Gr: 9 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, MO include Elsberry High School, Troy Buchanan High School and Silex High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Silex High School vs. Troy Buchanan High School, Elsberry High School vs. Silex High School, Winfield High School vs. Troy Buchanan High School
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