South Holt County R-I School District

201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473-8155
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

South Holt County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 254 students in South Holt County R-I 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 Holt County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
254 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Holt County R-I 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#56 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
50-54%
39%
50-54%
43%
20-24%
38%
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,323 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,323
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,642
$13,908

Best South Holt County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Holt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
South Holt High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 254 students.
What is the rank of South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District is ranked #61 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Holt County R-I School District?
96% of South Holt County R-I School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is South Holt County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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