Serving 145 students in grades 7-12, South Iron High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Iron High's attendance zone, covering the entire district, is located in Annapolis, MO, and encompasses approximately 216.4 square miles. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 8.3 miles, with the furthest point being 13.9 miles away, typically resulting in a 15-20 minute drive to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Iron High School's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
HOME OF THE PANTHERS
School Rankings
South Iron High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Iron High School is 0.29, which is less 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
#1662 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Iron High School's ranking?
South Iron High School is ranked #1662 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are South Iron High School often compared to?
South Iron High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcadia Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Iron High School?
The graduation rate of South Iron High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend South Iron High School?
145 students attend South Iron High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Iron High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Iron High School?
South Iron High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Iron High School offer ?
South Iron High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Iron High School part of?
South Iron High School is part of South Iron County R-I School District.
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