For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 876 students in Linn County, MO. The top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, MO are Meadville High School, Bucklin High School and Marceline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Linn County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marceline High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Linn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Marceline High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Gr: 6-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Brookfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7242
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Linn Co. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Linn Co Area Career Tech Center
Vocational School
122 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2682
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Linn County, MO include Meadville High School, Bucklin High School and Marceline High School. Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Linn County?
6 public high schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Linn County include: Marceline High School vs. Brookfield High School, Linn Co. High School vs. Brookfield High School, Bucklin High School vs. Brookfield High School
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