For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,179 students in Jefferson City, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson City, MO are Blair Oaks High School, Jefferson City High School and Capital City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson City, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Jefferson City, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blair Oaks 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 33% 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 Jefferson City, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-8514
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-8514
Grades: 9-12
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,296 students
Rank: #33.
Capital City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Cavalier Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #44.
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Riverside Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Algoa Correctional Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8501 No More Victims Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mocap High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
205 Jefferson St
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2453
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-2453
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nichols Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
605 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prenger Family Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
400 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jefferson City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H Kenneth Kirchner (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1403 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
501 East Miller St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Grades: 9
| 685 students
812 St Marys Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson City, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson City, MO include Blair Oaks High School, Jefferson City High School and Capital City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson City?
8 public high schools are located in Jefferson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City public high schools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Jefferson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson City include: Jefferson City High School vs. Blair Oaks High School, Blair Oaks High School vs. Jefferson City High School
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