Gainesville R-V School District

422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655-7459
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025-26 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
2,474 Schools
# Students
651 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
69,801 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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#72 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
40%
48%
43%
60-64%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MO)
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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
422 Bulldog Drive
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
218 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville Preschool
422 Bulldog Drive
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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