Serving 110 students in grades 6-12, Delta 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 25-29% (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 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Delta High School's student population of 110 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delta 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 Delta High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta High School's ranking?
Delta High School is ranked #1556 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Delta High School often compared to?
Delta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Day Treatment Center, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Delta High School?
The graduation rate of Delta High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Delta High School?
110 students attend Delta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Delta High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delta High School?
Delta High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Delta High School offer ?
Delta High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delta High School part of?
Delta High School is part of Delta R-V School District.
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