Top Rankings
South Nodaway County R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 165 students in South Nodaway County R-IV 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 South Nodaway County R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
165 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Nodaway County R-IV 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,479 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 $17,224 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,479
$15,190
Spending / Student
$17,224
$14,008
Best South Nodaway County R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Nodaway High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3727
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3727
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Nodaway County R-IV School District?
South Nodaway County R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 165 students.
What is the rank of South Nodaway County R-IV School District?
South Nodaway County R-IV School District is ranked #151 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Nodaway County R-IV School District?
96% of South Nodaway County R-IV School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Nodaway County R-IV School District?
South Nodaway County R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is South Nodaway County R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,224 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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