For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,471 students in St. Francois County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in St. Francois County, MO are Farmington Sr. High School, Special Acres School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francois 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 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in St. Francois County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
St. Francois County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Farmington Sr. 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 5% 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 St. Francois County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Black Knight Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Special Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 Eighth St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Rebel Dr
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
West County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 32 East
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
North Co. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7151 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Bismarck R-v High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Gr: 6-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
2727 Hwy K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
East Recep/diag Corr Cent/diag
Alternative School
2727 Hwy K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Correctional Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Treatment Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Unitec Career Center
Vocational School
7163 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-2271
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-2271
Gr: 10-12
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Closed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
519 8th St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: Inquire with school | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
114 N Allen St
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5806
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5806
Gr: PK | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1
510 S Franklin St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in St. Francois County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in St. Francois County, MO include Farmington Sr. High School, Special Acres School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Francois County?
12 public high schools are located in St. Francois County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francois County?
St. Francois County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Francois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Francois County include: West County High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. Farmington Sr. High School, Farmington Sr. High School vs. Central High School
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