Top Rankings
Knob Noster R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,894 students in Knob Noster R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Knob Noster R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
1,894 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Knob Noster R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#79 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.51
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
92 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
1,409 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
74%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
47 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
161
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,428 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,353 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,428
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,353
$13,908
Best Knob Noster R-VIII School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Houx Dr
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Knob Noster Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Knob Noster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 S Washington
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Knob Noster Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Grades: K-5
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,894 students.
What is the rank of Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District is ranked #82 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
74% of Knob Noster R-VIII School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Knob Noster R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,353 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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