Top Rankings
Hillsboro R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,230 students in Hillsboro 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 Schools in Hillsboro R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
3,230 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsboro 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,228 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,260 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,228
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,260
$13,908
Best Hillsboro R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10478 Business 21
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0030
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0030
Gr: 5-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0040
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0040
Gr: 3-4 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Jr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Hawk Dr
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0020
Gr: 7-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Leon Hall Pkwy
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0050
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0050
Gr: K-2 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
9501 Goldfinch Lane
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 797-6394
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,230 students.
What is the rank of Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District is ranked #228 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro R-III School District?
94% of Hillsboro R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsboro R-III School District?
Hillsboro R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hillsboro R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,260 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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