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Pike County R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 137 students in Pike County R-III School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High Schools in Pike County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Pike County R-III School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clopton High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
747 Schools
# Students
448 Students
292,391 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
23,447 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pike County R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#139 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.50
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
96%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,929 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,638 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,929
$15,190
Spending / Student
$14,638
$14,008
Best Pike County R-III School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clopton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 242-3546
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Pike/lincoln Technical Center
Vocational School
430 Vo-tech Rd
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Eolia, MO 63344
(573) 485-2900
Gr: 10-12
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