Hayti R-II School District

500 N Fourth
Hayti, MO 63851-0469
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hayti R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 608 students in Hayti R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hayti R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
608 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hayti R-II 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#515 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
38%
85%
89.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
20.8%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
76%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
21%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,564 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$9 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,623
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,564
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hayti R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
607 N Sixth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Hayti High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Fourth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hayti R-II School District?
Hayti R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 608 students.
What is the rank of Hayti R-II School District?
Hayti R-II School District is ranked #531 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hayti R-II School District?
76% of Hayti R-II School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hayti R-II School District?
Hayti 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 Hayti R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,564 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 608 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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