Top Rankings
Central R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,051 students in Central 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 Central R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,051 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Central R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.49
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
39 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,961 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
170
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
193
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,345 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,726
$15,159
Spending / Student
$12,345
$13,980
Best Central R-III School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 Rebel Dr
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Columbia
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 W Fite St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 3-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: PK-2
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central R-III School District?
Central R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,051 students.
What is the rank of Central R-III School District?
Central R-III School District is ranked #217 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central R-III School District?
96% of Central R-III School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central R-III School District?
Central R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Central R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,345 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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