Miller County R-III School District

526 School Rd
Tuscumbia, MO 65082-1000
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Miller County R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 187 students in Miller County R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Miller County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
187 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Miller County R-III 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#477 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
40%
30-34%
43%
20-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,695 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,957 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,695
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,957
$13,908

Best Miller County R-III School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuscumbia High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Miller Co. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Miller County R-III School District?
Miller County R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of Miller County R-III School District?
Miller County R-III School District is ranked #469 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County R-III School District?
99% of Miller County R-III School District students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Miller County R-III School District?
Miller County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Miller County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,957 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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