For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,126 students in Palmyra R-I 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 Palmyra R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,126 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmyra R-I 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,877 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,501 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,877
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,501
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Palmyra R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Ashland Ave
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Gr: PK-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Palmyra High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1703 S Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Palmyra Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Line St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,126 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District is ranked #230 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Palmyra R-I School District?
92% of Palmyra R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Palmyra R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,501 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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