Smith-Cotton High School
Sedalia, MO 65301
Phone: (660) 851-5300
Fax: (660) 851-5393
District: Sedalia 200 School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1551 students
Sedalia's Smith-Cotton High School serves grades 9-12 in the Sedalia 200 School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Smith-Cotton High School is a public school located in Sedalia, MO. 1551 students attend Smith-Cotton High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Missouri Assessment Program data from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and using 2024 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) End-of-Course Assessments data from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. |
| College Readiness | 5/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 ACT participation data from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
Posted: August 27, 2026
The counselors at this school do not care about students futures, myself and other students tried to get into classes we knew were fit for us. But they did not change it. instead of putting me in my correct class they decided to change my class to where it was ONLY for people who didn't wanna go to college which I am not one of those people. I want to take my future to college. I would rather be tutored and in the correct class for ME than be in a class I am not supposed to be in.
Posted: August 27, 2026
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Posted: May 18, 2018
The school is a madhouse. To be a smarter person stuck inside this school is pure agony. Do not send your children here.
Posted: May 18, 2018
Some are good. Some are bad. Most rely on Chromebooks instead of actually teaching
Posted: May 18, 2018
Most students are lazy, never move from their seats. They badmouth others and are completely insolent.
Posted: May 18, 2018
The Clubs, JROTC, and SOME teachers actually practice leadership in the school
Posted: May 18, 2018
My brother has a disability and they did not treat him the same as other students, even making things harder for him to learn and function.
Posted: May 18, 2018
The teachers, students, even the principles bully other students!
Posted: April 25, 2011
I actually graduated from Smith-Cotton. Therefore, I can fairly say that one may receive an average education there. You get what you want out of any education, but there are very good teachers walking the halls of Smith-Cotton. There are a few bad ones as well, but such is the case at nearly all high-schools. Those who would say that Smith-Cotton is anti-science are simply ignorant to the truth, and have not visited the school. They base their ultra-biased opinions on the actions of a fringe minority. Historically speaking, this has been a very improper way of forming opinions. I could say, for instance, that because some islamic extremists are suicide bombers, then all islamic people are as well. This would be an ignorant, stereotypical statement however. In the same way, just because one Sedalia school district teacher made a comment one time that was wrong, then the entire school district is anti-science. This is likewise not a fair judgement. That being said, Smith-Cotton is a fine school if one is willing to learn. You will receive whatever education you want to receive. The new school building is fantastic, and the fine and practical arts programs are superb.
Posted: September 4, 2009
Posted: September 4, 2009
Posted: August 31, 2009
Posted: August 30, 2009
Posted: February 23, 2008
Posted: February 23, 2008
Posted: February 23, 2008
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Hillcrest Drive | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Knob Noster | MO | 18.3 mi | |
| 2 | Brookside | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Warrensburg | MO | 26.4 mi |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warrensburg | Warrensburg | MO | 27.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Whiteman AFB | 18.2 mi. |
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