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Lafayette County C-1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 961 students in Lafayette County C-1 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 Lafayette County C-1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,459 Schools
# Students
961 Students
885,268 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
70,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lafayette County C-1 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#371 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.3%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,387 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,824 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,387
$15,190
Spending / Student
$14,824
$14,008
Best Lafayette County C-1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette County C-1 School District?
Lafayette County C-1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 961 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette County C-1 School District?
Lafayette County C-1 School District is ranked #381 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County C-1 School District?
88% of Lafayette County C-1 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette County C-1 School District?
Lafayette County C-1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lafayette County C-1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,824 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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