Camdenton R-III School District

119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020-9525
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Camdenton R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,843 students in Camdenton 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 Camdenton R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
3,843 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Camdenton 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#163 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
48%
40%
43%
43%
41%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
88%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,836 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,943 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,836
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,943
$13,908

Best Camdenton R-III School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9280
Gr: 5-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Camdenton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Osage Beach Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1241 Nichols Road
Osage Beach, MO 65065
(573) 348-2461
Gr: K-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Camdenton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9257
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 317-3450
Gr: 3-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Hurricane Deck Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59 American Legion Drive
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
(573) 374-5369
Gr: K-4 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Gr: PK-2 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Hwy 54
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9218
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Career Technical Center
Vocational School
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9260
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Camdenton R-III School District?
Camdenton R-III School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,843 students.
What is the rank of Camdenton R-III School District?
Camdenton R-III School District is ranked #174 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Camdenton R-III School District?
88% of Camdenton R-III School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 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 Camdenton R-III School District?
Camdenton R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Camdenton R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,943 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,843 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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