For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 838 students in Ralls County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Ralls County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
838 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ralls County R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,712 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,218
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,712
$13,908
Best Ralls County R-II School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Ralls County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21700 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Jr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21622 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3397
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ralls County R-II School District?
Ralls County R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 838 students.
What is the rank of Ralls County R-II School District?
Ralls County R-II School District is ranked #355 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ralls County R-II School District?
96% of Ralls County R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ralls County R-II School District?
Ralls County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ralls County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,712 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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