For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 452 students in Holcomb R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Holcomb R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
452 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holcomb R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#353 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
85%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,509 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 $11,681 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,509
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,681
$13,908
Best Holcomb R-III School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holcomb High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3362
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holcomb R-III School District?
Holcomb R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 452 students.
What is the rank of Holcomb R-III School District?
Holcomb R-III School District is ranked #344 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 Holcomb R-III School District?
85% of Holcomb R-III School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holcomb R-III School District?
Holcomb R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Holcomb R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,681 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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