Iron County C-4 School District

35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566-1001
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 354 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 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
354 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#399 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
39%
30-34%
43%
30-34%
38%
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,325 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,910 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,325
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,910
$13,908

Best Iron County C-4 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viburnum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5521
Grades: 6-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Viburnum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students

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 354 students.
What is the rank of Iron County C-4 School District?
Iron County C-4 School District is ranked #400 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County C-4 School District?
96% of Iron County C-4 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $11,910 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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