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Dallas 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 4 public schools serving 1,723 students in Dallas 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 Dallas County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,723 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dallas 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
#415 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
16 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,561 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
91%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
130
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
130
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,262 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 $10,419 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,262
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,419
$13,908
Best Dallas County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W Truman Rd
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2335
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Main
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2223
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Technical Center
Vocational School
120 South Spruce Street
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-1460
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,723 students.
What is the rank of Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District is ranked #422 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 Dallas County R-I School District?
91% of Dallas County R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dallas County R-I School District?
Dallas County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dallas County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,419 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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