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Poplar Bluff High School vs. W. E. Sears Youth Center

Should you attend Poplar Bluff High School or W. E. Sears Youth Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Poplar Bluff High School
3209 Oak Grove Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
W. E. Sears Youth Center
9400 Sears Ln
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Top Rankings

Poplar Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

W. E. Sears Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,459 students in grades 9-12, Poplar Bluff High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
W. E. Sears Youth Center serves 61 students in grades 5-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
5-12
Total Students
1,459 students
61 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Poplar Bluff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W. E. Sears Youth Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
100% | 0%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poplar Bluff High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W. E. Sears Youth Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Poplar Bluff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W. E. Sears Youth Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W. E. Sears Youth Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Division Of Youth Service School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1150 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Poplar Bluff High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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32%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poplar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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45%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poplar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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27%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poplar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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92%
(Top 20% in MO)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Poplar Bluff High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of W. E. Sears Youth Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Division Of Youth Service School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Poplar Bluff High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of W. E. Sears Youth Center by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
-
4
Grade 8 Students
-
9
Grade 9 Students
412
12
Grade 10 Students
382
14
Grade 11 Students
356
11
Grade 12 Students
309
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Poplar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
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% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Poplar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W. E. Sears Youth Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Division Of Youth Service School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
11%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Poplar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W. E. Sears Youth Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Division Of Youth Service School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Poplar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W. E. Sears Youth Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Division Of Youth Service School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Poplar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.39
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Poplar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of W. E. Sears Youth Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Division Of Youth Service School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Poplar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W. E. Sears Youth Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Division Of Youth Service School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Poplar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poplar Bluff R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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