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South Holt County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 254 students in South Holt County R-I 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 Holt County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
254 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Holt County R-I 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,323 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,323
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,642
$13,908
Best South Holt County R-I School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Holt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
South Holt High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-3454
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 254 students.
What is the rank of South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District is ranked #123 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Holt County R-I School District?
96% of South Holt County R-I School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Holt County R-I School District?
South Holt County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is South Holt County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,642 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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