Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Poplar Bluff 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 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplar Bluff High School's student population of 1,517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff High School is 0.33, 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
#1438 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Bluff High School's ranking?
Poplar Bluff High School is ranked #1438 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Poplar Bluff High School often compared to?
Poplar Bluff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Rivers High School, Neelyville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poplar Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Poplar Bluff High School is 89%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Poplar Bluff High School?
1,517 students attend Poplar Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Poplar Bluff High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Bluff High School?
Poplar Bluff High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplar Bluff High School offer ?
Poplar Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Poplar Bluff High School part of?
Poplar Bluff High School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
School Reviews
1 2/25/2020
Some teachers my child has at this school barely give them any attention or help. The friendliness of the teachers and staff are very rude. My student comes home every day and complains that the food is horrible and they will never eat nasty food. I would've given this school no stars but it would not let me.
2 5/4/2016
5-6 grade teachers hold degrees however many are not competent to teach. Since the implementation of the Mac book system teachers rarely teach and leave the students to figure it out on their own in the upper grade levels. School is located in a high property tax area and unfortunately the tax money obviously is not being spent on students education when the few textbooks that are used are 20+ years old.
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