Top Rankings
Republic 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,281 students in Republic 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 Republic R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
8 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
5,281 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Republic 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
84%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,330 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,418 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,330
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,418
$13,908
Best Republic R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweeny Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
720 N. Main
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3670
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3670
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Schofield Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 E. Anderson
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3610
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3610
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Mcculloch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
234 E. Anderson
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3620
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3620
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E. Highway 174
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3630
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3630
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 N Hampton Ave.
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3690
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3690
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Republic High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4370 S. Repmo Drive
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3650
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Republic Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Tiger Drive
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3640
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
318 E. Hines St.
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3605
Republic, MO 65738
(417) 732-3605
Gr: PK | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Republic R-III School District?
Republic R-III School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,281 students.
What is the rank of Republic R-III School District?
Republic R-III School District is ranked #34 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Republic R-III School District?
84% of Republic R-III School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Republic R-III School District?
Republic R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Republic R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,418 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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