Serving 80 students in grades 6-12, Norborne 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norborne High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Norborne, MO, encompassing approximately 135.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norborne High School's student population of 80 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Responsible Learners Who Strive for Excellence
School Rankings
Norborne 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 Norborne High School is 0.04, 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
#1439 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
98%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norborne High School's ranking?
Norborne High School is ranked #1439 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Norborne High School often compared to?
Norborne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hale High School, Bosworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norborne High School?
The graduation rate of Norborne High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Norborne High School?
80 students attend Norborne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Norborne High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norborne High School?
Norborne High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norborne High School offer ?
Norborne High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norborne High School part of?
Norborne High School is part of Norborne R-VIII School District.
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