Fair Grove High School is a public high school serving 367 students in grades 9–12 located in Fair Grove, Missouri. The current principal is Chris Stallings, and the Assistant Principal is Christian Overstreet.
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Fair Grove High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fair Grove High School's student population of 376 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Purple
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 16, 2025
School Rankings
Fair Grove High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Grove High School is 0.12, 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
#544 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Fair Grove High School's ranking?
Fair Grove High School is ranked #544 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fair Grove High School often compared to?
Fair Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ash Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Fair Grove High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fair Grove High School?
376 students attend Fair Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fair Grove High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Grove High School?
Fair Grove High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fair Grove High School offer ?
Fair Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Grove High School part of?
Fair Grove High School is part of Fair Grove R-X School District.
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