For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,267 students in 65203, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in 65203, MO are Rock Bridge Sr. High School, David H. Hickman High School and Frederick Douglass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 65203 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 65203, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 65203 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rock Bridge 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best 65203, MO Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Bridge Sr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4303 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3100
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
David H. Hickman High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Frederick Douglass High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Area Career Center
Vocational School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 65203, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in 65203, MO include Rock Bridge Sr. High School, David H. Hickman High School and Frederick Douglass High School.
How many public high schools are located in 65203?
4 public high schools are located in 65203.
What is the racial composition of students in 65203?
65203 public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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