Serving 215 students in grades 6-12, Summersville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Summersville High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Summersville school district and covers approximately 356 square miles. This area allows for a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge located 17.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summersville High School's student population of 215 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summersville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summersville High School is 0.02, 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
#836 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summersville High School's ranking?
Summersville High School is ranked #836 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Summersville High School?
The graduation rate of Summersville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Summersville High School?
215 students attend Summersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Summersville High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summersville High School?
Summersville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summersville High School offer ?
Summersville High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summersville High School part of?
Summersville High School is part of Summersville R-II School District.
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