Top Rankings
Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,640 students in Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools are Nixa High School, Mathews Elementary School and John Thomas School Of Discover. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
11 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
6,640 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
454 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 555 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
83%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,468 in this school district is less 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 $11,349 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,468
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,349
$13,908
Best Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixa High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,987 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
605 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Gr: K-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
John Thomas School Of Discover
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
312 North Market Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Espy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6820
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6820
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
High Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 North Cheyenne Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6700
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6700
Gr: K-4 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Nixa Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 North Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6600
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6600
Gr: 5-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Summit Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
890 North Cheyenne Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-4000
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-4000
Gr: 4-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
732 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3800
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3800
Gr: K-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 11 public schools serving 6,640 students.
What is the rank of Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #7 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
83% of Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Nixa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,349 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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