South Harrison County R-II School District

3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424-0445
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 741 students in South Harrison County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in South Harrison County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
741 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Harrison County R-II 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#172 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
40%
43%
43%
30-34%
38%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,096 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,115 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,096
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,115
$14,008

Best South Harrison County R-II School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8051
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
South Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2213 Beekman
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-8061
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7467
Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Career Center
Vocational School
1401 Daily Rd
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-2196
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
905 S 24th St
Bethany, MO 64424
(660) 425-7539
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Harrison County R-II School District?
South Harrison County R-II School District manages 5 public schools serving 741 students.
What is the rank of South Harrison County R-II School District?
South Harrison County R-II School District is ranked #177 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 South Harrison County R-II School District?
92% of South Harrison County R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Harrison County R-II School District?
South Harrison County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is South Harrison County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,115 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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