For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,330 students in Platte City, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Platte City, MO is Platte County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte City, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Platte City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Platte City, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Platte County High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Platte City, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Platte County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2822
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2822
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1801 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5505
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5505
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Platte City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Grades: 4-5
| 437 students
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Grades: K
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Platte City, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Platte City, MO include Platte County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte City?
2 public high schools are located in Platte City.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte City?
Platte City public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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