For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 794 students in Macon County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, MO are Macon Co. High School, Macon Senior High School and Atlanta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Macon County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Plata 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 Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Macon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon Co. High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Macon Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-5748
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Atterberry
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Atlanta, MO 63530
(660) 239-4211
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Bevier High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-5213
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-5213
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
La Plata High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Area Cte Center
Vocational School
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2158
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, MO include Macon Co. High School, Macon Senior High School and Atlanta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Macon County?
7 public high schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Macon County include: Atlanta High School vs. Bevier High School, Macon Co. High School vs. Macon Senior High School, Atlanta High School vs. La Plata High School
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