Jefferson City High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 · Jefferson City
#172 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#6410 of 16,910 nationally
About Jefferson City High
Jefferson City High is a public high located in Jefferson City, in the Jefferson City school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,353 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 172nd of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,353.
There are 18 schools in Jefferson City; Jefferson City High ranks 7th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson City High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson City High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students · 178 m away
South Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 1.1 km away
Moreau Heights Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 1.3 km away
East Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students · 1.8 km away
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr
Jefferson City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
305 students · 2.1 km away
Cedar Hill Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students · 2.9 km away
Lewis and Clark Middle
Jefferson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students · 3.0 km away
Capital City High School
Jefferson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,314 students · 3.8 km away
West Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students · 3.8 km away
Belair Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Farmington Sr. High
Farmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,354 students
Glendale High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,357 students
Willard High
Willard · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students
Webb City High
Webb City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,381 students
Mehlville High School
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
Capital City High School
Jefferson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson City High a good school?
Jefferson City High has a Success Index (US) of 57.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #172 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson City High rank in Missouri?
Jefferson City High ranks #172 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #6410 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson City High?
Jefferson City High had 1,353 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson City High a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson City High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson City High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson City High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.