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Top 5 Best Platte County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,558 students in Platte County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, MO are Park Hill High School, Park Hill South High School and West Platte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Platte County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Park Hill High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Platte County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park Hill High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7701 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,936 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Park Hill South High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4500 Nw River Park Dr
Riverside, MO 64150
(816) 359-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,869 students
Rank: #33.
West Platte High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
935 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Platte County High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1501 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2822
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #55.
North Platte High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #66.
Russell Jones Educational Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7642 N Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lead Innovation Studio
Alternative School
7201 N. Line Creek Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Career Center
Vocational School
1801 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5505
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Platte Valley Coop.
Special Education School
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-8595
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Platte County 九游体育s (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Grades: 4-5
| 437 students
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Grades: K
| 201 students
1103 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Platte County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, MO include Park Hill High School, Park Hill South High School and West Platte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte County?
9 public high schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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