Hillsboro R-III School District

100 Leon Hall Parkway
Hillsboro, MO 63050-5202
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,117 students in Hillsboro R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hillsboro R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
6 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
3,117 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hillsboro R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 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 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#213 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
40%
44%
43%
40%
38%
93%
90%
(2022-23)
19.1%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,672 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,632 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,672
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,632
$14,009

Best Hillsboro R-III School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10478 Business 21
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0030
Gr: 4-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0040
Gr: 2-3 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Jr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Gr: 7-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsboro Primary
101 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0050
Gr: K-1 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,117 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District is ranked #226 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro R-III School District?
94% of Hillsboro R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hillsboro R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,632 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,117 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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