Chillicothe R-II School District

2807 Hornet Road
Chillicothe, MO 64601-0530
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,788 students in Chillicothe R-II 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 Chillicothe R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,788 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chillicothe R-II 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#136 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
48%
40%
46%
43%
44%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
89%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,794 in this school district is less 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 $11,878 is less 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
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,794
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,878
$13,908

Best Chillicothe R-II School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dewey Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
905 Dickinson Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4255
Gr: 4-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Oak
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-2909
Gr: 2-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Gr: PK-1 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical School
Vocational School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chillicothe R-II School District?
Chillicothe R-II School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,788 students.
What is the rank of Chillicothe R-II School District?
Chillicothe R-II School District is ranked #128 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe R-II School District?
89% of Chillicothe R-II School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chillicothe R-II School District?
Chillicothe R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Chillicothe R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,878 is less 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: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,788 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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