Serving 1,075 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 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,075 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mcdonald County High School's student population of 1,075 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,075 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Mcdonald County 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 Mcdonald County High School is 0.56, which is more 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
#1295 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdonald County High School's ranking?
Mcdonald County High School is ranked #1295 out of 2,076 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcdonald County High School?
1,075 students attend Mcdonald County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mcdonald County High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 15:1, 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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