Top Rankings
South Callaway County R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 762 students in South Callaway County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in South Callaway County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
762 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Callaway County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,188 is higher 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 $14,996 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,188
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,996
$13,908
Best South Callaway County R-II School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 3-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
South Callaway High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10135 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
South Callaway Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
10103 State Road C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Callaway County R-II School District?
South Callaway County R-II School District manages 4 public schools serving 762 students.
What is the rank of South Callaway County R-II School District?
South Callaway County R-II School District is ranked #93 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Callaway County R-II School District?
94% of South Callaway County R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Callaway County R-II School District?
South Callaway County 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 South Callaway County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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