Mid Buchanan High School is a public high school in Faucett, Missouri. Mid Buchanan competes in the Missouri State High School Activities Association as a member of the Kansas City Interscholastic Conference in several interscholastic sports. Enrollment at Mid Buchanan High School is approximately 250 students.
Serving 398 students in grades 7-12, Mid-buchanan Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 38% (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 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School's student population of 398 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
White, Red, Kelly green
School Calendar
School Motto
To Prepare ALL Students to become Successful, Productive Citizens through Learning each Day
School Rankings
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#926 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Duke The Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-buchanan Sr. High School's ranking?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is ranked #926 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mid-buchanan Sr. High School often compared to?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Helen M Davis School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% 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 Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
398 students attend Mid-buchanan Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mid-buchanan Sr. High School students are White, 2% 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 Mid-buchanan Sr. High School?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mid-buchanan Sr. High School offer ?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid-buchanan Sr. High School part of?
Mid-buchanan Sr. High School is part of Mid-Buchanan County R-V School District.
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