Top Rankings
Jefferson County R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,036 students in Jefferson County R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jefferson County R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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
5 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,036 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson County R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
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 $15,079 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,201. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,710 is less than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,079
$15,201
Spending / Student
$12,710
$14,018
Best Jefferson County R-VII School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Telegraph Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Gr: 3-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
2400 R7 School Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Gr: K-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County R-VII School District?
Jefferson County R-VII School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,036 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County R-VII School District?
Jefferson County R-VII School District is ranked #111 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County R-VII School District?
94% of Jefferson County R-VII School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County R-VII School District?
Jefferson County R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson County R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,710 is less than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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