Top Rankings
Clarkton C-4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 278 students in Clarkton C-4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Clarkton C-4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
278 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clarkton C-4 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#531 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
25%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,388 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,464 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,388
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,464
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Clarkton C-4 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Clarkton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarkton C-4 School District?
Clarkton C-4 School District manages 2 public schools serving 278 students.
What is the rank of Clarkton C-4 School District?
Clarkton C-4 School District is ranked #536 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkton C-4 School District?
59% of Clarkton C-4 School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarkton C-4 School District?
Clarkton C-4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Clarkton C-4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,464 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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