Top Rankings
Potosi R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,049 students in Potosi R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Potosi R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,049 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Potosi R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,955 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
95%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
150
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,076 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 $12,496 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,076
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,496
$13,908
Best Potosi R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trojan Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
367 Intermediate Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Grades: 4-6
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 State Hwy P
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Grades: PK-3
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Potosi High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Trojan Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
John A. Evans Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 S Lead St
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 291 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,049 students.
What is the rank of Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District is ranked #46 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi R-III School District?
95% of Potosi R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Potosi R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,496 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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