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Salisbury R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 242 students in Salisbury R-IV School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High School in Salisbury R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Salisbury R-IV School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salisbury High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
473 Students
292,389 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
23,446 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salisbury R-IV 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.7%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
69%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,818 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,867 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,818
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,867
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Salisbury R-IV School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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