For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 386 students in Bowling Green, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bowling Green, MO are 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.
Bowling Green, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Bowling Green have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Bowling Green, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bowling Green, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-5341
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lillian Schaper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 Independence Dr
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bowling Green, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bowling Green, MO include Bowling Green High School and Lillian Schaper School.
How many public high schools are located in Bowling Green?
2 public high schools are located in Bowling Green.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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