Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District

803 S State
Senath, MO 63876-0370
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 682 students in Senath-Hornersville C-8 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 Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
682 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Senath-Hornersville C-8 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#376 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
39%
38%
43%
15-19%
38%
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
39%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
57%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,721 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 $11,336 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,721
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,336
$13,908

Best Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Senath-hornersville High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 S State
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Senath-hornersville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
802 S State
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2515
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Senath-hornersville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 School St
Hornersville, MO 63855
(573) 737-2455
Grades: 5-8
| 218 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District?
Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District manages 3 public schools serving 682 students.
What is the rank of Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District?
Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District is ranked #390 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District?
57% of Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District students are White, 39% 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 Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District?
Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,336 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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