For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 284 students in South Iron County R-I 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 South Iron County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
284 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Iron County R-I 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,954 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,806 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,954
$17,244
Spending / Student
$18,806
$16,653
Best South Iron County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Iron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Iron High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Iron County R-I School District?
South Iron County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of South Iron County R-I School District?
South Iron County R-I School District is ranked #320 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 South Iron County R-I School District?
88% of South Iron County R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Iron County R-I School District?
South Iron County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is South Iron County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,806 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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