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South Nodaway High School vs. West Nodaway High School

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School Overview

School
South Nodaway High School
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
West Nodaway High School
17665 Us Hwy 136
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 66 students in grades 7-12, South Nodaway High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 95 students in grades 7-12, West Nodaway High School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
66 students
95 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Nodaway 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 West Nodaway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Nodaway High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Nodaway High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Nodaway 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 West Nodaway High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Nodaway High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Nodaway County R-I 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

#458 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#624 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Nodaway 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 West Nodaway High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
50-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Nodaway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Nodaway County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Nodaway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Nodaway County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Nodaway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Nodaway County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Nodaway High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School with the average graduation rate observed in the West Nodaway County R-I 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 South Nodaway High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Nodaway High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
13
15
Grade 8 Students
18
14
Grade 9 Students
6
20
Grade 10 Students
11
17
Grade 11 Students
11
16
Grade 12 Students
7
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Nodaway County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1998-99 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Nodaway County R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Nodaway County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Nodaway County R-I 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%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Nodaway County R-I 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
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Nodaway County R-IV School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Nodaway High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Nodaway County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.11
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Nodaway High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Nodaway County R-I 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
23%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Nodaway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Nodaway County R-I 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
20%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Nodaway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Nodaway County R-IV 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 West Nodaway High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Nodaway County R-I 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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