Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Smithville High School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smithville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Smithville High School's student population of 908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
908 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smithville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithville High School is 0.21, which is less 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
#228 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smithville High School's ranking?
Smithville High School is ranked #228 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Smithville High School often compared to?
Smithville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearney High School, Staley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithville High School?
The graduation rate of Smithville High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Smithville High School?
908 students attend Smithville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Smithville High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithville High School?
Smithville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smithville High School offer ?
Smithville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smithville High School part of?
Smithville High School is part of Smithville R-II School District.
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