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Clark County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,103 students in Clark County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Clark County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,103 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Clark County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#378 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,055 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
96%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
75
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,271 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,423 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,271
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,423
$13,908
Best Clark County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark Co. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
680 E Main
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Running Fox Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27192 Us Highway 61
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 W Chestnut
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Clark Co. Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
384 N Jefferson
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
566 E Commercial
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3327
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3327
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clark County R-I School District?
Clark County R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,103 students.
What is the rank of Clark County R-I School District?
Clark County R-I School District is ranked #395 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County R-I School District?
96% of Clark County R-I School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clark County R-I School District?
Clark County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Clark County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,423 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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