For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 425 students in Southern Reynolds County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Southern Reynolds County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
425 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Reynolds County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,588 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,200 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,588
$17,244
Spending / Student
$19,200
$16,653
Best Southern Reynolds County R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Ellington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Reynolds County R-II School District?
Southern Reynolds County R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 425 students.
What is the rank of Southern Reynolds County R-II School District?
Southern Reynolds County R-II School District is ranked #196 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Southern Reynolds County R-II School District?
96% of Southern Reynolds County R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Reynolds County R-II School District?
Southern Reynolds 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 Southern Reynolds County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,200 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
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