Serving 92 students in grades 6-12, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School's student population of 92 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School is 0.02, 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
#1767 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
99%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School's ranking?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School is ranked #1767 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School?
92 students attend Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School offer ?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School part of?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School is part of Southwest Livingston County R-I School District.
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