Top Rankings
Portageville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 684 students in Portageville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Portageville School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
684 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Portageville 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
120 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
18%
15%
# White Students
499 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
73%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
56
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,095 in this school district is less 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 $10,822 is less than the state median of $13,908. 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
$12,095
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,822
$13,908
Best Portageville School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portageville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Portageville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portageville School District?
Portageville School District manages 2 public schools serving 684 students.
What is the rank of Portageville School District?
Portageville School District is ranked #112 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portageville School District?
73% of Portageville School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portageville School District?
Portageville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Portageville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,822 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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