Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Southern Boone 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Boone High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ashland, MO, encompassing approximately 124.8 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southern Boone High School's student population of 570 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Southern Boone High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Boone High School is 0.26, 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
#381 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
86%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Boone High School's ranking?
Southern Boone High School is ranked #381 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Southern Boone High School often compared to?
Southern Boone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Bridge Sr. High School, David H. Hickman 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 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 89.3%.
How many students attend Southern Boone High School?
570 students attend Southern Boone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Southern Boone High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Boone High School?
Southern Boone High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southern Boone High School offer ?
Southern Boone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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