Serving 135 students in grades 7-12, Cooter 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cooter High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cooter 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 Cooter High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1587 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
99%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooter High School's ranking?
Cooter High School is ranked #1587 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cooter High School often compared to?
Cooter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delta C-7 High School, Caruthersville High School by visitors of our site.
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 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cooter High School?
The graduation rate of Cooter High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cooter High School?
135 students attend Cooter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cooter High School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cooter High School?
Cooter High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cooter High School offer ?
Cooter High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cooter High School part of?
Cooter High School is part of Cooter R-IV School District.
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