Serving 223 students in grades 6-12, Ellington 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ellington High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ellington, MO, encompassing approximately 335 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellington High School's student population of 223 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Ellington 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 Ellington 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
#1222 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellington High School's ranking?
Ellington High School is ranked #1222 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ellington High School often compared to?
Ellington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bunker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellington High School?
The graduation rate of Ellington High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Ellington High School?
223 students attend Ellington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ellington High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellington High School?
Ellington High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellington High School offer ?
Ellington High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellington High School part of?
Ellington High School is part of Southern Reynolds County R-II School District.
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