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Scott County R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 912 students in Scott County R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Scott County R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
912 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Scott County R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
845 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
93%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
68
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,382 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,751 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,382
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,751
$13,908
Best Scott County R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Kelly High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Co. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott County R-IV School District?
Scott County R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of Scott County R-IV School District?
Scott County R-IV School District is ranked #403 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County R-IV School District?
93% of Scott County R-IV School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott County R-IV School District?
Scott County R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Scott County R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,751 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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