Green Forest R-II School District

6111 Hwy F
Salem, MO 65560-6891
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 5%)
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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 160 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% 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
1 School
2,477 Schools
# Students
160 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#8 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
75-79%
39%
60-64%
43%
50-59%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,000 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,019 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,000
$15,081
Spending / Student
$17,019
$13,908

Best Green Forest R-II School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6111 Hwy F
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3902
Grades: K-8
| 160 students

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 160 students.
What is the rank of Green Forest R-II School District?
Green Forest R-II School District is ranked #8 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), 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?
99% of Green Forest R-II School District students are White, and 1% 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 11:1, 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 $17,019 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 5% in MO
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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