Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2025-26)

Best Saline County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,151 students in Saline County, MO.

The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO are Sweet Springs High School, Malta Bend High School and Slater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Saline County, MO public high schools have an score of 28% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.

Saline County, MO public high school have a of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sweet Springs High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Top 30%

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600 E. Marshall St.
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341

Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Malta Bend High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371

Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

Slater High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
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515 N Elm
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278

Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #44.

Marshall Sr. High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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805 S Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244

Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: n/an/a

Prairie View School

Special Education School

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945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419

Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: n/an/a

Saline Co. Career Center

Vocational School

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900 W Vest St
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958

Gr: 9-12

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School

Location

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Northwest Elementary School (Closed 2023)

411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993

Gr: K-4

Prairie View (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419

Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Southeast Elementary School (Closed 2023)

215 E Mitchell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655

Gr: 2-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Spainhower School (Closed 2023)

700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066

Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO?

The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO include Sweet Springs High School, Malta Bend High School and Slater High School.

How many public high schools are located in Saline County?

6 public high schools are located in Saline County.

What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?

Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).