Albany R-III School District

101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402-1237
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 450 students in Albany R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Albany R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
450 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Albany R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#203 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
40%
43%
43%
30-34%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
14.5%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,936 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,980 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,936
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,980
$14,009

Best Albany R-III School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albany High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Virginia E. George Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 S East St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Jefferson St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3912
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Albany R-III School District?
Albany R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 450 students.
What is the rank of Albany R-III School District?
Albany R-III School District is ranked #207 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany R-III School District?
95% of Albany R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany R-III School District?
Albany R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Albany R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,980 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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