For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 650 students in Fordland 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 Fordland R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (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
3 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
650 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fordland 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,440 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,132 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,440
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,132
$14,009
Best Fordland R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordland High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1248 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4555
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4555
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Fordland Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Fordland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fordland R-III School District?
Fordland R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Fordland R-III School District?
Fordland R-III School District is ranked #174 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Fordland R-III School District?
90% of Fordland R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fordland R-III School District?
Fordland 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 Fordland R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,132 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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