Top Rankings
Carl Junction R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,331 students in Carl Junction R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Carl Junction R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
6 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
3,331 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carl Junction R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,166 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,793
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,166
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Carl Junction R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl Junction High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7081
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7081
Gr: 9-12 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7034
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7034
Gr: 2-3 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Carl Junction Satellite School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 347-7895
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 347-7895
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Carl Junction Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-5760
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-5760
Gr: 4-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Carl Junction Jr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7246
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7246
Gr: 7-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7045
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7045
Gr: PK-1 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carl Junction R-I School District?
Carl Junction R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,331 students.
What is the rank of Carl Junction R-I School District?
Carl Junction R-I School District is ranked #121 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science 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 Carl Junction R-I School District?
83% of Carl Junction R-I School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carl Junction R-I School District?
Carl Junction R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Carl Junction R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,166 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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