For the 2025 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 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kirksville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Kirksville, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kirksville Sr. High School, with 85-89% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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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