For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 606 students in Harrisburg R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Harrisburg R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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
3 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
606 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Harrisburg R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 554 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
550 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
91%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
48
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,107 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,474 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,107
$15,066
Spending / Student
$10,474
$13,894
Best Harrisburg R-VIII School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-0290
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-0290
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 817-5857
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 817-5857
Grades: 6-8
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-5602
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-5602
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisburg R-VIII School District?
Harrisburg R-VIII School District manages 3 public schools serving 606 students.
What is the rank of Harrisburg R-VIII School District?
Harrisburg R-VIII School District is ranked #218 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg R-VIII School District?
91% of Harrisburg R-VIII 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 Harrisburg R-VIII School District?
Harrisburg R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Harrisburg R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,474 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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