Top Rankings
Southern Boone County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,976 students in Southern Boone County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Southern Boone County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,976 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Boone County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
90%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,366 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,990
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,366
$13,908
Best Southern Boone County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Boone High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14520 Crump Ln
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Boone Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2146
Grades: 5-8
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Boone Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2145
Grades: 3-4
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
803 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-2148
Grades: PK-2
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,976 students.
What is the rank of Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District is ranked #109 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Boone County R-I School District?
90% of Southern Boone County R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Boone County R-I School District?
Southern Boone County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Southern Boone County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,366 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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