Top Rankings
Portageville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 671 students in Portageville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Portageville School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
671 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Portageville 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
72%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,031 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,329
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,031
$14,008
Best Portageville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portageville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Portageville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3819
Gr: 6-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Portageville School District?
Portageville School District manages 2 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of Portageville School District?
Portageville School District is ranked #127 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Portageville School District?
72% of Portageville School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Portageville School District?
Portageville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Portageville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,031 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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