For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,466 students in Platte County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, MO are Park Hill High School, Park Hill South High School and West Platte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Platte County, 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 Park Hill High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Platte County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,857 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park Hill South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Nw River Park Dr
Riverside, MO 64150
(816) 359-4120
Riverside, MO 64150
(816) 359-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,860 students
Rank: #33.
West Platte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
935 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
North Platte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3344
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
russell jones Educational center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7642 N Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lead Innovation Studio
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7201 N. Line Creek Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4130
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Rank: n/an/a
Platte Valley Coop.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-8595
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-8595
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Platte County 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
1103 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 7-12
| 339 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 Platte County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, MO include Park Hill High School, Park Hill South High School and West Platte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte County?
9 public high schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Platte County include: Park Hill South High School vs. Park Hill High School, Park Hill High School vs. Park Hill South High School, West Platte High School vs. Platte County High School
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