Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Belle 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belle High serves the entire district of Belle, MO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 232.6 square miles, with most students living within a 15-20 minute drive and an average distance of 8.7 miles to the school's edge. The furthest point in this zone is about 13.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Belle High School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
Improve lives through learning.
School Rankings
Belle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle High School's ranking?
Belle High School is ranked #1050 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Belle High School often compared to?
Belle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rolla Sr. High School, Vienna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle High School?
The graduation rate of Belle High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Belle High School?
228 students attend Belle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Belle High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belle High School?
Belle High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belle High School offer ?
Belle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle High School part of?
Belle High School is part of Maries County R-II School District.
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