For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 116 students in Pemiscot 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 School in Pemiscot County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
116 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pemiscot County R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,879 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,871 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,879
$15,190
Spending / Student
$20,871
$14,008
Best Pemiscot County R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pemiscot County R-III School District?
Pemiscot County R-III School District manages 1 public schools serving 116 students.
What is the rank of Pemiscot County R-III School District?
Pemiscot County R-III School District is ranked #272 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Pemiscot County R-III School District?
99% of Pemiscot County R-III School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pemiscot County R-III School District?
Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,871 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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