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North Pemiscot County R-I School District

102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879-0038
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 228 students in North Pemiscot County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in North Pemiscot County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), 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
228 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Pemiscot County R-I 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#501 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
40%
25-29%
43%
11-19%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
90%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,706 is higher 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 $16,610 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,706
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,610
$13,908

Best North Pemiscot County R-I School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
North Pemiscot Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 628-3465
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Pemiscot County R-I School District?
North Pemiscot County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 228 students.
What is the rank of North Pemiscot County R-I School District?
North Pemiscot County R-I School District is ranked #515 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 North Pemiscot County R-I School District?
90% of North Pemiscot County R-I School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Pemiscot County R-I School District?
North Pemiscot County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Pemiscot County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,610 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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