For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 429 students in Holcomb R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Holcomb R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
429 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holcomb R-III 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#353 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,578 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,718
$17,244
Spending / Student
$13,578
$16,653
Best Holcomb R-III School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holcomb High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holcomb R-III School District?
Holcomb R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Holcomb R-III School District?
Holcomb R-III School District is ranked #344 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Holcomb R-III School District?
83% of Holcomb R-III School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holcomb R-III School District?
Holcomb R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Holcomb R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,578 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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