Serving 128 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Worth Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Worth Co. High School's student population of 128 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Worth Co. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worth Co. High School is 0.00, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1694 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
100%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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 #1694 out of 2,092 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% 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%.
How many students attend Worth Co. High School?
128 students attend Worth Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Worth Co. High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worth Co. High School?
Worth Co. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Worth Co. High School offer ?
Worth Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
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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