Top Rankings
West Plains R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,668 students in West Plains R-VII 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 West Plains R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
2,668 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Plains R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 554 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 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#250 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
2,413 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
90%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
165
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
343
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
233
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,234 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,449 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,234
$15,066
Spending / Student
$11,449
$13,894
Best West Plains R-VII School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Plains Sr. High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,145 students
Rank: #22.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3209 Us Hwy 160
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2836
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2836
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
West Plains Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: 5-8
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
West Plains Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1136 Allen St
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: PK-4
| 776 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Mo Tech Institute
Vocational School
407 West Thornburgh
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Plains R-VII School District?
West Plains R-VII School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,668 students.
What is the rank of West Plains R-VII School District?
West Plains R-VII School District is ranked #249 out of 554 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Plains R-VII School District?
90% of West Plains R-VII School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Plains R-VII School District?
West Plains R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is West Plains R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,449 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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