For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 748 students in Linn County, MO. The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, MO are Meadville High School, Marceline High School and Bucklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Linn County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marceline High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Linn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Marceline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Bucklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #44.
Brookfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Linn Co. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Linn Co Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
122 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Midwest Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
608 Pine St
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Linn County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, MO include Meadville High School, Marceline High School and Bucklin High School. Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Linn County?
6 public high schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Linn County include: Marceline High School vs. Brookfield High School, Linn Co. High School vs. Brookfield High School, Bucklin High School vs. Brookfield High School
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