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Southern Boone County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,006 students in Southern Boone 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 Southern Boone County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,006 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Southern Boone County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.50
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,812 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
90%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
139
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
130
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,811 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,196 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,811
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,196
$13,899
Best Southern Boone County R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Boone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14520 Crump Ln
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Boone Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Grades: 5-8
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Boone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Grades: 3-4
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Boone Primary
Magnet School
803 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Grades: PK-2
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,006 students.
What is the rank of Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District is ranked #110 out of 555 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 graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Boone County R-I School District?
90% of Southern Boone County R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Southern Boone County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,196 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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