Pierce City High School is the public high school for Pierce City, Missouri, United States. They have a basketball team.
Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Pierce City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pierce City High School's student population of 204 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Pierce City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce City High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierce City High School's ranking?
Pierce City High School is ranked #960 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pierce City High School often compared to?
Pierce City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Pierce City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pierce City High School?
The graduation rate of Pierce City High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pierce City High School?
204 students attend Pierce City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pierce City High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce City High School?
Pierce City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pierce City High School offer ?
Pierce City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pierce City High School part of?
Pierce City High School is part of Pierce City R-VI School District.
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