Top Rankings
MT. Vernon R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,519 students in MT. Vernon R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in MT. Vernon R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,519 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT. Vernon R-V School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
89%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,820 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 $18,016 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,820
$15,081
Spending / Student
$18,016
$13,908
Best MT. Vernon R-V School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Intermediate
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2312
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Hwy 174
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7526
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
731 S Landrum St
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-3137
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Grades: PK
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-7512
Grades: K-2
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,519 students.
What is the rank of MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District is ranked #245 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT. Vernon R-V School District?
89% of MT. Vernon R-V School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT. Vernon R-V School District?
MT. Vernon R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is MT. Vernon R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,016 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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