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Potosi High School vs. Farmington Sr. High School

Should you attend Potosi High School or Farmington Sr. 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
Potosi High School
1 Trojan Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Farmington Sr. High School
1 Black Knight Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Farmington Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 679 students in grades 9-12, Potosi High School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 1,325 students in grades 9-12, Farmington Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
679 students
1,325 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Potosi 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 Farmington Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Potosi High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Farmington Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Potosi 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 Farmington Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Potosi High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Farmington R-VII 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

#497 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#131 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Potosi High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Farmington Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 20% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potosi High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Farmington R-VII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
67%
(Top 5% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potosi High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Farmington R-VII 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)
41%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potosi High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Farmington R-VII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Potosi High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Farmington R-VII 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 Potosi High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Farmington Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
165
347
Grade 10 Students
179
352
Grade 11 Students
179
344
Grade 12 Students
156
282

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Potosi High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Potosi R-III School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Farmington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Farmington R-VII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Potosi High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Farmington R-VII 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Potosi High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Potosi R-III School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Farmington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Farmington R-VII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Potosi High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Farmington R-VII 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
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Potosi High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Potosi R-III 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 two or more races at Farmington Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Farmington R-VII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Potosi High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Farmington R-VII 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
100%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Potosi High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Potosi R-III 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 Farmington Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Farmington R-VII 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
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Potosi High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Potosi R-III School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Farmington Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Farmington R-VII 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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