For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 281 students in Niangua R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Niangua R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
281 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Niangua R-V 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 70% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,085 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,466
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,085
$14,009
Best Niangua R-V School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niangua High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Niangua Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Niangua R-V School District?
Niangua R-V School District manages 2 public schools serving 281 students.
What is the rank of Niangua R-V School District?
Niangua R-V School District is ranked #414 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Niangua R-V School District?
94% of Niangua R-V School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niangua R-V School District?
Niangua R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Niangua R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,085 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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