For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,576 students in Dallas County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Dallas County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,576 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dallas County R-I 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#360 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,241 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,669
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,241
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dallas County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Gr: 5-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Gr: K-4 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,576 students.
What is the rank of Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District is ranked #360 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County R-I School District?
91% of Dallas County R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dallas County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,241 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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