Halfway High School is a high school located in Halfway, Missouri, United States. The school's mascot is the Cardinal. According to the 2006–07 School Accountability Report, 90.5% of classes at Halfway High School are taught by "Highly Qualified Teachers."
Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, Halfway Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HALFWAY SECONDARY serves the entire district of Half Way, MO, covering an area of approximately 115.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is 5.7 miles, extending up to 11.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Halfway Secondary's student population of 114 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Halfway Secondary 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 Halfway Secondary is 0.13, 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
#1159 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
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
1%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halfway Secondary's ranking?
Halfway Secondary is ranked #1159 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Halfway Secondary often compared to?
Halfway Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Fair Play High School, Bolivar High School, Humansville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 Halfway Secondary?
The graduation rate of Halfway Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Halfway Secondary?
114 students attend Halfway Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Halfway Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Halfway Secondary?
Halfway Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Halfway Secondary offer ?
Halfway Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Halfway Secondary part of?
Halfway Secondary is part of Halfway R-III School District.
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