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Pilot Grove C-4 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in Pilot Grove C-4 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 Pilot Grove C-4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
200 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pilot Grove C-4 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,590 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,870 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,590
$15,190
Spending / Student
$15,870
$14,009
Best Pilot Grove C-4 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pilot Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Pilot Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pilot Grove C-4 School District?
Pilot Grove C-4 School District manages 2 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of Pilot Grove C-4 School District?
Pilot Grove C-4 School District is ranked #161 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pilot Grove C-4 School District?
94% of Pilot Grove C-4 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pilot Grove C-4 School District?
Pilot Grove C-4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pilot Grove C-4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,870 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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