Top Rankings
Jefferson C-123 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 139 students in Jefferson C-123 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jefferson C-123 School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), 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
139 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson C-123 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.52
Showing 2004–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
99%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,986 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,597 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,986
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,597
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Jefferson C-123 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2316
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson C-123 School District?
Jefferson C-123 School District manages 2 public schools serving 139 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson C-123 School District?
Jefferson C-123 School District is ranked #44 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson C-123 School District?
99% of Jefferson C-123 School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson C-123 School District?
Jefferson C-123 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson C-123 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,597 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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