For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 348 students in Rich Hill R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Rich Hill R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
348 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rich Hill R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
90%
68%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,523 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 $10,851 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,523
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,851
$13,908
Best Rich Hill R-IV School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rich Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 E Poplar St
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-2227
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-2227
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rich Hill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 N Third
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-4191
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rich Hill R-IV School District?
Rich Hill R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 348 students.
What is the rank of Rich Hill R-IV School District?
Rich Hill R-IV School District is ranked #215 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rich Hill R-IV School District?
90% of Rich Hill R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rich Hill R-IV School District?
Rich Hill R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Rich Hill R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,851 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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