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Sullivan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,941 students in Sullivan 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 Sullivan School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,941 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sullivan 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
15%
% White
94%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,597 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,291 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,597
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,291
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sullivan School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 W Washington
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1073 E Vine St
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1156 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1132 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: PK-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sullivan School District?
Sullivan School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,941 students.
What is the rank of Sullivan School District?
Sullivan School District is ranked #199 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan School District?
94% of Sullivan School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sullivan School District?
Sullivan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sullivan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,291 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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