For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 902 students in Scott County R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,457 Schools
# Students
902 Students
884,944 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
70,197 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#451 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,195. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,870 is less than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,508
$15,195
Spending / Student
$10,870
$14,013
Best Scott County R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas W. Kelly High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Scott Co. Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 902 students.
What is the rank of Scott County R-IV School District?
Scott County R-IV School District is ranked #462 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 Scott County R-IV School District?
93% of Scott County R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, which is lower than 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 $10,870 is less than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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