Top Rankings
Neosho 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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,000 students in Neosho 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 Neosho School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
5,000 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Neosho School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.51
# American Indian Students
81 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
971 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
8%
# Black Students
32 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,164 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
63%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
346 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
1%
# Two or more races Students
344 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
219
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
368
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
361
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
353
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
350
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
337
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
388
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
370
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
423
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
388
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,939 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,058
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,939
$13,908
Best Neosho School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12350 Norway Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Goodman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 N School Street
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Hale Mcginty Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Grades: 5-6
| 725 students
Rank: #55.
Neosho Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 716 students
Rank: #66.
Neosho High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,566 students
Rank: #77.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Wornall St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Washington St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8600
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8600
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neosho School District?
Neosho School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,000 students.
What is the rank of Neosho School District?
Neosho School District is ranked #230 out of 553 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 Neosho School District?
63% of Neosho School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neosho School District?
Neosho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Neosho School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,939 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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