For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 578 students in Chillicothe, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, MO are Chillicothe High School and Verelle Peniston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Chillicothe, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chillicothe 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 13% 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 Chillicothe, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Verelle Peniston School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1530 Clay St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical School
Vocational School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, MO include Chillicothe High School and Verelle Peniston School.
How many public high schools are located in Chillicothe?
3 public high schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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