Clarkton High School

Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 135 students in grades 7-12, Clarkton 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Clarkton High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
135 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Clarkton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarkton High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1915 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarkton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarkton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
20%
8%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
72%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Clarkton High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Clarkton High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarkton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarkton High School's ranking?
Clarkton High School is ranked #1915 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Clarkton High School often compared to?
Clarkton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbell High School, Holcomb High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarkton High School?
The graduation rate of Clarkton High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Clarkton High School?
135 students attend Clarkton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Clarkton High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarkton High School?
Clarkton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarkton High School offer ?
Clarkton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Clarkton High School part of?
Clarkton High School is part of Clarkton C-4 School District.

School Reviews

5   1/29/2015
This School Is Really Good, Great Teachers.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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