Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT. VERNON HIGH's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Mount Vernon, MO, encompassing approximately 137.9 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 12 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School's student population of 474 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School is 0.17, 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
#653 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon High School's ranking?
Mount Vernon High School is ranked #653 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mount Vernon High School often compared to?
Mount Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verona High School, Mount Vernon Elementary School, Pierce City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
474 students attend Mount Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mount Vernon High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon High School offer ?
Mount Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon High School part of?
Mount Vernon High School is part of MT. Vernon R-V School District.
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