Top Rankings
Thayer R-II 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 780 students in Thayer R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Thayer R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
780 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thayer R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#57 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,545 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,201. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,077 is less than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,545
$15,201
Spending / Student
$9,077
$14,018
Best Thayer R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thayer R-II School District?
Thayer R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 780 students.
What is the rank of Thayer R-II School District?
Thayer R-II School District is ranked #57 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer R-II School District?
95% of Thayer R-II School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thayer R-II School District?
Thayer 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 Thayer R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,077 is less than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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