For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 683 students in Potosi, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Potosi, MO are Potosi High School and Citadel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potosi, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Potosi have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Potosi, 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 Potosi High School, with ≥95% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Potosi, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potosi High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Trojan Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Citadel School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Mine
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Potosi, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Citadel (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Mines
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
400 N Mine
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-9863
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-9863
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Potosi, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Potosi, MO include Potosi High School and Citadel School.
How many public high schools are located in Potosi?
2 public high schools are located in Potosi.
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi?
Potosi public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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