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Aurora High School vs. Miller High School

Should you attend Aurora High School or Miller High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Aurora High School
305 W Prospect St
Aurora, MO 65605
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Miller High School
110 W 6th St
Miller, MO 65707
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Aurora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, Aurora 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 271 students in grades 7-12, Miller 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
571 students
271 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aurora High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Miller High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aurora High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Miller High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aurora High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Miller High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aurora High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aurora R-VIII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Miller High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miller R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1385 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1848 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aurora High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Miller High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aurora High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aurora R-VIII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miller High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miller R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aurora High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aurora R-VIII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miller High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miller R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aurora High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aurora R-VIII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miller High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miller R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MO)
≥90%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Aurora High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Aurora R-VIII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Miller High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Miller R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aurora High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Miller High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
40
Grade 8 Students
-
43
Grade 9 Students
190
59
Grade 10 Students
157
56
Grade 11 Students
113
45
Grade 12 Students
111
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aurora High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aurora R-VIII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Miller High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miller R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aurora High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aurora R-VIII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Miller High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miller R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aurora High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aurora R-VIII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Miller High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miller R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aurora High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aurora R-VIII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Miller High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miller R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aurora High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aurora R-VIII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.39
0.14
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aurora High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aurora R-VIII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Miller High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miller R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aurora High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aurora R-VIII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Miller High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miller R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aurora High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aurora R-VIII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Miller High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miller R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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