Pierce City R-VI School District

300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723-1124
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 704 students in Pierce City R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Pierce City R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
704 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pierce City R-VI 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#219 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
40%
45%
43%
40-44%
38%
85%
90%
(2022-23)
15.2%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,281 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,642
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,281
$14,009

Best Pierce City R-VI School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierce City High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pierce City Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District manages 3 public schools serving 704 students.
What is the rank of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District is ranked #193 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 Pierce City R-VI School District?
89% of Pierce City R-VI School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pierce City R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,281 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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