Top Rankings
Gainesville R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 651 students in Gainesville R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Gainesville R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
651 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gainesville R-V School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,991 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 $11,392 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,991
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,392
$13,908
Best Gainesville R-V School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Gainesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gainesville R-V School District?
Gainesville R-V School District manages 3 public schools serving 651 students.
What is the rank of Gainesville R-V School District?
Gainesville R-V School District is ranked #79 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville R-V School District?
98% of Gainesville R-V School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gainesville R-V School District?
Gainesville R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Gainesville R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,392 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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