For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 485 students in Monroe County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, MO are Monroe City R-i High School, Paris High School and Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Monroe County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monroe City R-i 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best High Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe City R-i High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hwys 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4626
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Paris High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25686 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Madison High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, MO include Monroe City R-i High School, Paris High School and Madison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
3 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: Madison High School vs. Monroe City R-i High School, Paris High School vs. Monroe City R-i High School, Monroe City R-i High School vs. Madison High School
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