Paris R-II School District

740 Cleveland St
Paris, MO 65275-1120
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 477 students in Paris R-II 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 Paris R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and 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
477 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paris R-II 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#347 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

33%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.9%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
15%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
91%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,398 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$8 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,862
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,398
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Paris R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25686 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Cleveland
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Paris Jr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25678 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Gr: 7-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paris R-II School District?
Paris R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 477 students.
What is the rank of Paris R-II School District?
Paris R-II School District is ranked #358 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 Paris R-II School District?
91% of Paris R-II School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris R-II School District?
Paris R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Paris R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,398 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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