Worth County R-III School District

510 East Ave
Grant City, MO 64456-8312
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 275 students in Worth County R-III 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 Worth County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
275 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Worth County R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#262 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Worth County R-III  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Worth County R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Worth County R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Worth County R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Worth County R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
270 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
98%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
28
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,749 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Worth County R-III  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Worth County R-III  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,029
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Worth County R-III  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,749
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Worth County R-III  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Worth County R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Worth Co. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 East Avenue
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-3320
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Worth Co. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 East Avenue
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-2218
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Worth County R-III School District?
Worth County R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 275 students.
What is the rank of Worth County R-III School District?
Worth County R-III School District is ranked #267 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County R-III School District?
98% of Worth County R-III School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Worth County R-III School District?
Worth County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Worth County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,749 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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