Serving 260 students in grades 7-12, Maysville Jr.-sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maysville Jr.-sr. High School is 0.06, 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
#497 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maysville Jr.-sr. High School's ranking?
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School is ranked #497 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maysville Jr.-sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Maysville Jr.-sr. High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Maysville Jr.-sr. High School?
260 students attend Maysville Jr.-sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Maysville Jr.-sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maysville Jr.-sr. High School?
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maysville Jr.-sr. High School offer ?
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Maysville Jr.-sr. High School part of?
Maysville Jr.-sr. High School is part of Maysville R-I School District.
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