Top Rankings
Southern Boone County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,948 students in Southern Boone County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Southern Boone County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,948 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Southern Boone County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
21 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,765 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
150
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
163
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,162 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,529 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,162
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,529
$13,980
Best Southern Boone County R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Boone High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14520 Crump Ln
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Boone Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Grades: 3-5
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Boone Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
803 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Grades: PK-2
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,948 students.
What is the rank of Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District is ranked #160 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Boone County R-I School District?
91% of Southern Boone County R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Southern Boone County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,529 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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