For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 537 students in Gallatin R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Gallatin R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and 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
537 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gallatin R-V 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
97%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,933 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,056
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,933
$13,908
Best Gallatin R-V School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Covel D. Searcy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Gr: PK-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Gallatin Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Olive St.
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2172
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2172
Gr: 5-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallatin R-V School District?
Gallatin R-V School District manages 3 public schools serving 537 students.
What is the rank of Gallatin R-V School District?
Gallatin R-V School District is ranked #325 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 Gallatin R-V School District?
97% of Gallatin R-V School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallatin R-V School District?
Gallatin R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Gallatin R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,933 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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