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Southern Boone High School

14520 Crump Ln
Ashland, MO 65010

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Tel: (573) 657-2144

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Southern Boone High School serves 499 students in grades 9-12.

Southern Boone High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southern Boone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Southern Boone High School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

499 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Southern Boone High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Southern Boone High School is 0.13, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#375 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Boone High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

15%

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White

93%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.49

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Graduation Rate

90-94%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

10%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern Boone High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Southern Boone County R-I School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Boone High School's ranking?

Southern Boone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Southern Boone High School often compared to?

Southern Boone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Bridge Senior High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Southern Boone High School?

The graduation rate of Southern Boone High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Southern Boone High School?

499 students attend Southern Boone High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Southern Boone High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Boone High School?

Southern Boone High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Southern Boone High School offer ?

Southern Boone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Southern Boone High School part of?

Southern Boone High School is part of Southern Boone County R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education