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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarkton High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Clarkton school district, covering an area of approximately 31.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarkton High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarkton 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 Clarkton High School is 0.57, which is more 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
#1902 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
7%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1902 out of 2,076 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarkton High School?
The graduation rate of Clarkton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Clarkton High School?
135 students attend Clarkton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clarkton High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clarkton High School offer ?
Clarkton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarkton High School part of?
Clarkton High School is part of Clarkton C-4 School District.
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