For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,151 students in Saline County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO are Malta Bend High School, Sweet Springs High School and Slater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Saline County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sweet Springs 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malta Bend High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Sweet Springs High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E. Marshall St.
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Slater High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Elm
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 S Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2244
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View School
Special Education School
945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saline Co. Career Center
Vocational School
900 W Vest St
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6958
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Saline County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Prairie View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
215 E Mitchell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Grades: 2-4
| 121 students
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, MO include Malta Bend High School, Sweet Springs High School and Slater High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
6 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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