Top Rankings
South Holt County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 254 students in South Holt County R-I 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 South Holt County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
254 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
South Holt County R-I 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
244 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
96%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
13
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,323 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,323
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,642
$13,908
Best South Holt County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Holt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
South Holt High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 254 students.
What is the rank of South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District is ranked #61 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 math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Holt County R-I School District?
96% of South Holt County R-I School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is South Holt County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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