Pike County R-III School District

28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336-0218
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 430 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 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
430 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#139 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
44%
40%
49%
43%
55-59%
38%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,637 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,251 is higher than the state median of $13,908. 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
$17,637
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,251
$13,908

Best Pike County R-III School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clopton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Clopton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Clopton Middle School
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Pike/lincoln Technical Center
Vocational School
430 Vo-tech Rd
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 430 students.
What is the rank of Pike County R-III School District?
Pike County R-III School District is ranked #124 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?
95% of Pike County R-III School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 12:1, 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 $15,251 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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