Serving 43 students in grades 6-12, Cainsville 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cainsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cainsville High School's student population of 43 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
43 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cainsville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cainsville High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1680 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%

Black
2%
15%

White
96%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cainsville High School's ranking?
Cainsville High School is ranked #1680 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cainsville High School?
The graduation rate of Cainsville High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cainsville High School?
43 students attend Cainsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cainsville High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cainsville High School?
Cainsville High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cainsville High School offer ?
Cainsville High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cainsville High School part of?
Cainsville High School is part of Cainsville R-I School District.
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