Serving 1,530 students in grades 9-12, Neosho High School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Neosho High's attendance zone covers the entire Neosho school district, encompassing approximately 222.2 square miles in Neosho, MO. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest areas being about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neosho High School's student population of 1,530 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Neosho High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neosho High School is 0.57, which is more 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
#1438 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
6%
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%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-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 Neosho High School's ranking?
Neosho High School is ranked #1438 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Neosho High School often compared to?
Neosho High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Newton High School, Seneca High School, Diamond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neosho High School?
The graduation rate of Neosho High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Neosho High School?
1,530 students attend Neosho High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Neosho High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neosho High School?
Neosho High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neosho High School offer ?
Neosho High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neosho High School part of?
Neosho High School is part of Neosho School District.
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