Top Rankings
Southern Boone 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 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,971 students in Southern Boone 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 Southern Boone County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (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
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,971 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Boone County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#104 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.6%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
88%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,985 in this school district is less 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 $16,591 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$33 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,985
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,591
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Southern Boone County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Southern Boone Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Gr: 5-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Southern Boone Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Gr: 3-4 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
803 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Gr: PK-2 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 1,971 students.
What is the rank of Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District is ranked #112 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Boone County R-I School District?
88% of Southern Boone County R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 12:1, which is lower than 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 $16,591 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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