North Pemiscot County R-I School District

102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879-0038
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 248 students in North Pemiscot County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in North Pemiscot County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
248 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Pemiscot County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#501 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
40%
25-29%
43%
11-19%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,359 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,270 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,359
$15,190
Spending / Student
$15,270
$14,008

Best North Pemiscot County R-I School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Pemiscot Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Pemiscot County R-I School District?
North Pemiscot County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of North Pemiscot County R-I School District?
North Pemiscot County R-I School District is ranked #517 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Pemiscot County R-I School District?
92% of North Pemiscot County R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Pemiscot County R-I School District?
North Pemiscot County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Pemiscot County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,270 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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