For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,705 students in Cole County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cole County, MO are Jefferson City High School, Blair Oaks High School and Russellville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cole County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cole County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Cole 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 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cole County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson City High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Blair Oaks High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-8514
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 635-8514
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Russellville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Capital City High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 Cavalier Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Gr: 9-12 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Eugene High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14803 Hwy 17
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4001
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4001
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Riverside Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Algoa Correctional Center
Alternative School
8501 No More Victims Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nichols Career Center
Vocational School
605 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Prenger Family Center
Alternative School
400 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cole County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cole County, MO include Jefferson City High School, Blair Oaks High School and Russellville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cole County?
10 public high schools are located in Cole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cole County?
Cole County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cole County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cole County include: Jefferson City High School vs. Blair Oaks High School, Eugene High School vs. Blair Oaks High School, Blair Oaks High School vs. Jefferson City High School
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