Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Mound City High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mound City High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 121.5 square miles in Mound City, MO, with typical travel times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 10 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mound City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mound City High School's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mound City High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mound City High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Black
2%
15%
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mound City High School's ranking?
Mound City High School is ranked #55 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mound City High School?
The graduation rate of Mound City High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Mound City High School?
84 students attend Mound City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mound City High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mound City High School?
Mound City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mound City High School offer ?
Mound City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mound City High School part of?
Mound City High School is part of Mound City R-II School District.
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