Best Pike County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 723 students in Pike County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, MO are Clopton High School, Bowling Green High School and Lillian Schaper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Pike County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowling Green High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Pike County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clopton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Louisiana High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3321 W Georgia St
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Pike/lincoln Technical Center
Vocational School
430 Vo-tech Rd
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, MO include Clopton High School, Bowling Green High School and Lillian Schaper School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
5 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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