Serving 611 students in grades 9-12, Fredericktown 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fredericktown High serves the entire school district in Fredericktown, MO, covering an area of approximately 345.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 22.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fredericktown High School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Learning Takes Priority
School Rankings
Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown High School is 0.15, 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)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fredericktown High School's ranking?
Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown High School often compared to?
Fredericktown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marquand-zion High School, Clearwater High School, Bloomfield 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 Fredericktown High School?
The graduation rate of Fredericktown High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fredericktown High School?
611 students attend Fredericktown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fredericktown High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fredericktown High School?
Fredericktown High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fredericktown High School offer ?
Fredericktown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fredericktown High School part of?
Fredericktown High School is part of Fredericktown R-I School District.
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