Top Rankings
Hickory County R-I 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 705 students in Hickory County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hickory County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
705 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hickory County R-I 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,721 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,738 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,721
$17,244
Spending / Student
$15,738
$16,653
Best Hickory County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20663 Us -65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4254
Gr: 5-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hickory County R-I School District?
Hickory County R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 705 students.
What is the rank of Hickory County R-I School District?
Hickory County R-I School District is ranked #23 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory County R-I School District?
98% of Hickory County R-I School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hickory County R-I School District?
Hickory County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hickory County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,738 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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