Top Rankings
Green Forest R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 152 students in Green Forest R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Green Forest R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,458 Schools
# Students
152 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Green Forest R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 555 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,947 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,914 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,947
$15,190
Spending / Student
$17,914
$14,009
Best Green Forest R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6111 Hwy F
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3902
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3902
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Green Forest R-II School District?
Green Forest R-II School District manages 1 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Green Forest R-II School District?
Green Forest R-II School District is ranked #6 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Green Forest R-II School District?
98% of Green Forest R-II School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Green Forest R-II School District?
Green Forest R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Green Forest R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,914 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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