Top Rankings
Jefferson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,683 students in Jefferson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jefferson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
8,683 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
725 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Jefferson City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 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 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.50
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
142 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
641 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,732 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
20%
15%
# White Students
5,255 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
61%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
892 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
255
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
611
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
640
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
627
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
599
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
690
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
599
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
676
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
628
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
658
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
770
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
714
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
560
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
656
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,899 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,072 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$138 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,899
$15,071
Spending / Student
$14,072
$13,899
Best Jefferson City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,296 students
Rank: #22.
Clarence Lawson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3175
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3175
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 S Summit
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Capital City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Cavalier Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #55.
Belair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Belair
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3155
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3155
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Pioneer Trail
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 632-3400
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 632-3400
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 Vieth
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3160
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3160
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #99.
Callaway Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2715 State Rd Aa
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1010.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Dix Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3195
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3195
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1111.
Lewis And Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Lewis And Clark Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1229 E Mccarty
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3165
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3165
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 Linden Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3185
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3185
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Moreau Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Hough Park
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3180
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3180
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Jackson
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3170
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3170
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nichols Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
605 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prenger Family Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
400 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
812 St Mary's Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Grades: PK
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,683 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District is ranked #263 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City School District?
61% of Jefferson City School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,072 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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