Serving 125 students in grades 7-12, Worth Co. 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WORTH CO. HIGH's attendance zone covers the entire district in Grant City, MO, encompassing approximately 272.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Worth Co. High School's student population of 125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 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 Rankings
Worth Co. 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 Worth Co. High School is 0.04, 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
#1246 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-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)12%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Worth Co. High School's ranking?
Worth Co. High School is ranked #1246 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Worth Co. High School often compared to?
Worth Co. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanberry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Worth Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Worth Co. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Worth Co. High School?
125 students attend Worth Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Worth Co. High School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Worth Co. High School?
Worth Co. High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Worth Co. High School offer ?
Worth Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Worth Co. High School part of?
Worth Co. High School is part of Worth County R-III School District.
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