Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, Smith-cotton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smith-cotton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Smith-cotton High School's student population of 1,509 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smith-cotton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith-cotton High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
66%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith-cotton High School's ranking?
Smith-cotton High School is ranked #406 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Smith-cotton High School often compared to?
Smith-cotton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David H. Hickman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith-cotton High School?
The graduation rate of Smith-cotton High School is 89%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Smith-cotton High School?
1,509 students attend Smith-cotton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Smith-cotton High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith-cotton High School?
Smith-cotton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smith-cotton High School offer ?
Smith-cotton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smith-cotton High School part of?
Smith-cotton High School is part of Sedalia 200 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2024
I Graduated in 1976 and loved playing football! Great coaches!Learned a lot from them! Are my grades not great? But my fault! Ended up in a Trade school and had a thirty-five-year career? Retire and have a great life! Also met my best friend and wife at SmithCotton
5 11/22/2010
I Graduated in 1966 This was a very good school as they go. Plenty to learn good location and subject matter, music, art, sports, and places of academia present throughout year.
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