Top Rankings
Bernie R-XIII 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 207 students in Bernie R-XIII School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School in Bernie R-XIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School in Bernie R-XIII School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bernie High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
756 Schools
# Students
484 Students
293,742 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
22,924 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bernie R-XIII 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.49
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
88%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,010 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,184
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,010
$13,908
Best Bernie R-XIII School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
516 W Main
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5334
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5334
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Recent Articles
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.
