Top Rankings
Sedalia 200 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,209 students in Sedalia 200 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 Sedalia 200 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
5,209 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
382 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sedalia 200 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
65%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,500 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,201. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,029 is less than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,500
$15,201
Spending / Student
$10,029
$14,018
Best Sedalia 200 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 S Engineer
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-2216
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-2216
Gr: K-4 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 S New York
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-4947
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-4947
Gr: K-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W 16th
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-6441
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-6441
Gr: K-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Smith-cotton High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 851-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 W 32nd St
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-8087
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-8087
Gr: K-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Heber Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Warren
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1058
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-1058
Gr: K-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Sedalia Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2205 S Ingram
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6500
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6500
Gr: 5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Smith Cotton Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 829-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
2255 S Ingram
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-8955
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-8955
Gr: PK | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sedalia 200 School District?
Sedalia 200 School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,209 students.
What is the rank of Sedalia 200 School District?
Sedalia 200 School District is ranked #184 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sedalia 200 School District?
65% of Sedalia 200 School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sedalia 200 School District?
Sedalia 200 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sedalia 200 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,029 is less than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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