For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 374 students in 64759, MO.
The top ranked public high school in 64759, MO is Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 64759 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 64759, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 64759 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best 64759, MO ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-5571
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar Careertechnical Center
Vocational School
202 W 7th
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Lamar, MO 64759
(417) 682-3384
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 64759, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in 64759, MO include Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in 64759?
2 public high schools are located in 64759.
What is the racial composition of students in 64759?
64759 public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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