For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 330 students in Iron County C-4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Iron County C-4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2,458 Schools
# Students
330 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Iron County C-4 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 increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#402 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,776 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,294
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,776
$14,009
Best Iron County C-4 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viburnum Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Viburnum High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Iron County C-4 School District?
Iron County C-4 School District manages 2 public schools serving 330 students.
What is the rank of Iron County C-4 School District?
Iron County C-4 School District is ranked #408 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 Iron County C-4 School District?
95% of Iron County C-4 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Iron County C-4 School District?
Iron County C-4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Iron County C-4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,776 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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