Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District

318 S Taylor
Graham, MO 64455-9802
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Nodaway-Holt R-VII 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 205 students in Nodaway-Holt R-VII 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 Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), 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
205 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nodaway-Holt R-VII 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#313 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
43%
40%
30-34%
43%
20-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%
(2022-23)
11.2%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,693 is higher 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 $16,117 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% 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
$16,693
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,117
$14,009

Best Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nodaway-holt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Hickory
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Nodaway-holt Middle School High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
318 S Taylor St
Graham, MO 64455
(660) 939-2135
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District?
Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District manages 2 public schools serving 205 students.
What is the rank of Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District?
Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District is ranked #348 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 Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District?
99% of Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District?
Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,117 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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