The most improved public high schools in Missouri are Woodland High School, Bayless Senior High School and Community Access Job Training.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 585
1,470
Avg. Improved Rank: 895
Most Improved Public High Schools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Woodland High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1470
(from 1,680 to 210)
(from 1,680 to 210)
Grades: 9-12
18729 Jackal Drive
Marble Hill, MO 63764
(573) 238-2663
Marble Hill, MO 63764
(573) 238-2663
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bayless Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1459
(from 1,653 to 194)
(from 1,653 to 194)
Grades: 9-12
4532 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Community Access Job Training
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1459
(from 1,964 to 505)
(from 1,964 to 505)
Grades: 8-12
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Rank: #44.
Albany High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1366
(from 1,605 to 239)
(from 1,605 to 239)
Grades: 9-12
101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3911
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3911
Rank: #55.
Marquand-zion High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1341
(from 1,678 to 337)
(from 1,678 to 337)
Grades: 6-12
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Rank: #66.
Greene Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1293
(from 1,798 to 505)
(from 1,798 to 505)
Grades: K-12
1601 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Rank: #77.
Clopton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1193
(from 1,484 to 291)
(from 1,484 to 291)
Grades: 9-12
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Rank: #88.
Wright City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1175
(from 1,527 to 352)
(from 1,527 to 352)
Grades: 9-12
520 Westwoods Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7500
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7500
Rank: #99.
Clark Co. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1131
(from 1,316 to 185)
(from 1,316 to 185)
Grades: 9-12
680 E Main
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Rank: #1010.
Mound City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1063
(from 1,785 to 722)
(from 1,785 to 722)
Grades: 9-12
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5429
Rank: #1111.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1060
(from 1,688 to 628)
(from 1,688 to 628)
Grades: 9-12
123 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Rank: #1212.
Hannibal Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1006
(from 1,430 to 424)
(from 1,430 to 424)
Grades: 9-12
4500 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2733
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2733
Rank: #1313.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +961
(from 1,080 to 119)
(from 1,080 to 119)
Grades: 9-12
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Rank: #1414.
South Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +922
(from 1,587 to 665)
(from 1,587 to 665)
Grades: 9-12
4154 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-4163
Shelbina, MO 63468
(573) 588-4163
Rank: #1515.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +883
(from 1,077 to 194)
(from 1,077 to 194)
Grades: 9-12
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Rank: #1616.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +810
(from 1,936 to 1,126)
(from 1,936 to 1,126)
Grades: 9-12
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Rank: #1717.
Fayette High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +775
(from 1,571 to 796)
(from 1,571 to 796)
Grades: 9-12
510 Cleveland Ave
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Rank: #1818.
Prairie Home High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +765
(from 1,605 to 840)
(from 1,605 to 840)
Grades: 6-12
301 Hwy Drive
Prairie Home, MO 65068
(660) 841-5296
Prairie Home, MO 65068
(660) 841-5296
Rank: #1919.
Oakville Sr. High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +756
(from 923 to 167)
(from 923 to 167)
Grades: 9-12
5557 Milburn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Rank: #2020.
Reeds Spring High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +720
(from 999 to 279)
(from 999 to 279)
Grades: 9-12
20277a State Hwy 413
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Rank: #2121.
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +714
(from 1,211 to 497)
(from 1,211 to 497)
Grades: 7-12
601 W Main
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2154
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2154
Rank: #2222.
Raytown Sr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +698
(from 1,890 to 1,192)
(from 1,890 to 1,192)
Grades: 9-12
6019 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7300
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7300
Rank: #2323.
Senath-hornersville High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +697
(from 1,687 to 990)
(from 1,687 to 990)
Grades: 9-12
800 S State
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2661
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2661
Rank: #2424.
Zalma High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +663
(from 1,282 to 619)
(from 1,282 to 619)
Grades: 7-12
7013 School Street
Zalma, MO 63787
(573) 722-3320
Zalma, MO 63787
(573) 722-3320
Rank: #2525.
Morgan Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +662
(from 1,316 to 654)
(from 1,316 to 654)
Grades: 9-12
913 W Newton
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4697
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4697
Rank: #2626.
Mark Twain Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +659
(from 1,261 to 602)
(from 1,261 to 602)
Grades: 9-12
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Rank: #2727.
Plattsburg High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +657
(from 1,571 to 914)
(from 1,571 to 914)
Grades: 9-12
800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2184
Rank: #2828.
Holcomb High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +654
(from 1,550 to 896)
(from 1,550 to 896)
Grades: 7-12
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Rank: #2929.
Louisiana High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +643
(from 1,483 to 840)
(from 1,483 to 840)
Grades: 9-12
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6181
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6181
Rank: #3030.
Crane High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +640
(from 1,574 to 934)
(from 1,574 to 934)
Grades: 7-12
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Rank: #3131.
Vienna High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +637
(from 1,028 to 391)
(from 1,028 to 391)
Grades: 9-12
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3363
Rank: #3232.
Owensville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +611
(from 999 to 388)
(from 999 to 388)
Grades: 9-12
3336 Hwy 19
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4005
Rank: #3333.
Truman High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +598
(from 1,689 to 1,091)
(from 1,689 to 1,091)
Grades: 9-12
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Rank: #3434.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +595
(from 1,100 to 505)
(from 1,100 to 505)
Grades: 6-12
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Breckenridge, MO 64625
(660) 644-5715
Rank: #3535.
Hazelwood West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +585
(from 1,546 to 961)
(from 1,546 to 961)
Grades: 9-12
1 Wildcat Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
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