For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 548 students in Butler, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Butler, MO are Butler High School and Ballard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Butler have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Butler, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Butler 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 13% 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 Butler, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Butler, MO 64730
(660) 679-6121
Gr: 6-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Butler, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Butler, MO include Butler High School and Ballard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Butler?
2 public high schools are located in Butler.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler?
Butler public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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