For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,194 students in Sikeston, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Sikeston, MO are Sikeston Senior High School, Scott Co. Central High School and New Dawn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sikeston, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Sikeston, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sikeston Senior 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sikeston, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sikeston Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Co. Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
New Dawn School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Dr
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 Pine St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-5442
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sikeston Hope Center
Magnet School
230 S Front St
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-6652
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Sikeston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Grades: K-4
| 186 students
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Grades: 5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sikeston, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Sikeston, MO include Sikeston Senior High School, Scott Co. Central High School and New Dawn School.
How many public high schools are located in Sikeston?
5 public high schools are located in Sikeston.
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston?
Sikeston public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Sikeston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sikeston include: Scott Co. Central High School vs. Sikeston Senior High School, Sikeston Senior High School vs. Scott Co. Central High School
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