Serving 122 students in grades 7-12, Cooter 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooter High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cooter, MO, covering approximately 40.7 square miles. Most families live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cooter High School's student population of 122 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Loyal we will be, To the blue, red, white our colors through eternity...
School Rankings
Cooter 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 Cooter High School is 0.04, 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
#1439 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
blue, red, white
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooter High School's ranking?
Cooter High School is ranked #1439 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cooter High School often compared to?
Cooter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delta C-7 High School, Caruthersville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cooter High School?
The graduation rate of Cooter High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Cooter High School?
122 students attend Cooter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cooter High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooter High School?
Cooter High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cooter High School offer ?
Cooter High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooter High School part of?
Cooter High School is part of Cooter R-IV School District.
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