Serving 301 students in grades 7-12, Neelyville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Neelyville High's attendance zone covers the entire Neelyville, MO school district, encompassing approximately 166.6 square miles. The area allows for a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 7.8 miles and the furthest edge located 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neelyville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Neelyville High School's student population of 301 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Together Inspiring Growth Ensuring Repeated Success
School Rankings
Neelyville 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 Neelyville High School is 0.12, 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
#770 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Neelyville High School's ranking?
Neelyville High School is ranked #770 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Neelyville High School often compared to?
Neelyville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poplar Bluff High School, Shady Grove School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neelyville High School?
The graduation rate of Neelyville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Neelyville High School?
301 students attend Neelyville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Neelyville High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neelyville High School?
Neelyville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neelyville High School offer ?
Neelyville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neelyville High School part of?
Neelyville High School is part of Neelyville R-IV School District.
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