Serving 1,119 students in grades 9-12, Mcdonald County 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdonald County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mcdonald County High School's student population of 1,119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Rankings
Mcdonald County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdonald County High School is 0.58, which is more 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
#1158 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
60%
68%
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Mcdonald County High School's ranking?
Mcdonald County High School is ranked #1158 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdonald County High School?
The graduation rate of Mcdonald County High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcdonald County High School?
1,119 students attend Mcdonald County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mcdonald County High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdonald County High School?
Mcdonald County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcdonald County High School offer ?
Mcdonald County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdonald County High School part of?
Mcdonald County High School is part of Mcdonald County R-I School District.
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