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Pike County R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 448 students in Pike County R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Pike County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
4 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
448 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pike County R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,929 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,638 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,929
$15,190
Spending / Student
$14,638
$14,009
Best Pike County R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clopton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Clopton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Pike/lincoln Technical Center
Vocational School
430 Vo-tech Rd
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pike County R-III School District?
Pike County R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 448 students.
What is the rank of Pike County R-III School District?
Pike County R-III School District is ranked #125 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County R-III School District?
96% of Pike County R-III School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pike County R-III School District?
Pike County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pike County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,638 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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