Top Rankings
Craig R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools in Craig R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Craig R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
n/a
884,634 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Craig 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
-
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
n/a
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$45,945
$15,622
Spending / Student
$36,891
$14,418
Best Craig R-III School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craig High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Ward
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Craig, MO 64437
(660) 683-5431
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Craig R-III School District?
Craig R-III School District manages 2 public schools.
What is the rank of Craig R-III School District?
Craig R-III School District is ranked #244 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
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