For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 696 students in Seymour R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Seymour R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
696 Students
884,944 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
70,197 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Seymour R-II 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 87% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,121 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,195. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,474 is less than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,121
$15,195
Spending / Student
$12,474
$14,013
Best Seymour R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seymour High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 E Clinton Ave
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4508
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4508
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Center
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-2234
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-2234
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Clinton Ave
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4626
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-4626
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seymour R-II School District?
Seymour R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Seymour R-II School District?
Seymour R-II School District is ranked #308 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 Seymour R-II School District?
92% of Seymour R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seymour R-II School District?
Seymour R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Seymour R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,474 is less than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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