Serving 1,997 students in grades 9-12, Rock Bridge Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,997 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Bridge Sr. High serves the southern part of Columbia, MO, covering an attendance area of approximately 90.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and up to 9.3 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Bridge Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rock Bridge Sr. High School's student population of 1,997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,997 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1973
Campus Size
42 acres
School Rankings
Rock Bridge Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Bridge Sr. High School is 0.54, 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
#889 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
66%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Bridge Sr. High School's ranking?
Rock Bridge Sr. High School is ranked #889 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Rock Bridge Sr. High School often compared to?
Rock Bridge Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David H. Hickman High School, Muriel Battle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Bridge Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Rock Bridge Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Rock Bridge Sr. High School?
1,997 students attend Rock Bridge Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rock Bridge Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Bridge Sr. High School?
Rock Bridge Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rock Bridge Sr. High School offer ?
Rock Bridge Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Bridge Sr. High School part of?
Rock Bridge Sr. High School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Awesome school I graduated from here in 1982 and love the building the air conditioning it has as well as the Planetarium which is now room 303 at RBHS. I am glad to be an RBHS Bruin. I still love this school today and do my best to support it and the athletics there as well as attending public star shows in the RBHS planetarium.
Ravi Sehgal
1 10/10/2025
Woke teachers telling our kids if they are white they are terrible people!
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