South Harrison County R-II School District

3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424-0445
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 808 students in South Harrison County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in South Harrison County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
808 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

South Harrison County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#193 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Harrison County R-II  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Harrison County R-II  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Harrison County R-II  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Harrison County R-II  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Harrison County R-II  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
747 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
92%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
58
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,027 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Harrison County R-II  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Harrison County R-II  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,010
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Harrison County R-II  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,027
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Harrison County R-II  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Harrison County R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
South Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2213 Beekman
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8061
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
South Harrison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Grades: 5-8
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
1401 Daily Rd
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Harrison Early Child Center
Magnet School
905 S 24th St
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7539
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Harrison County R-II School District?
South Harrison County R-II School District manages 5 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of South Harrison County R-II School District?
South Harrison County R-II School District is ranked #205 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Harrison County R-II School District?
92% of South Harrison County R-II School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Harrison County R-II School District?
South Harrison County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is South Harrison County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,027 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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