Serving 168 students in grades 7-12, Oran High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oran High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oran High School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
168 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Oran High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oran High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
1%
15%

White
92%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oran High School's ranking?
Oran High School is ranked #119 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Oran High School often compared to?
Oran High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaffee Jr.-sr. High School, Sikeston Senior High School, Scott Co. Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oran High School?
The graduation rate of Oran High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oran High School?
168 students attend Oran High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oran High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oran High School?
Oran High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oran High School offer ?
Oran High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Oran High School part of?
Oran High School is part of Oran R-III School District.
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