For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,319 students in Festus, MO. The top-ranked public high schools in Festus, MO are Festus Sr. High School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Festus, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Festus have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Festus, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Festus Sr. 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 12% 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 Festus, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festus Sr. High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Westwind Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Festus, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Festus, MO include Festus Sr. High School and Jefferson High School. Festus has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Festus?
2 public high schools are located in Festus.
What is the racial composition of students in Festus?
Festus public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Festus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Festus include: Jefferson High School vs. Festus Sr. High School
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