Top Rankings
Fairfax R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 143 students in Fairfax R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Fairfax R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
143 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairfax R-III 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
97%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,986 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 $14,056 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,986
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,056
$13,908
Best Fairfax R-III School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfax High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax R-III School District?
Fairfax R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax R-III School District?
Fairfax R-III School District is ranked #78 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax R-III School District?
97% of Fairfax R-III School District students are White, 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 Fairfax R-III School District?
Fairfax R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Fairfax R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,056 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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