Serving 1,566 students in grades 9-12, Neosho High School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neosho High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Neosho High School's student population of 1,566 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
School Rankings
Neosho High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neosho High School is 0.55, which is more 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
#1438 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
64%
68%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neosho High School's ranking?
Neosho High School is ranked #1438 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Neosho High School often compared to?
Neosho High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Newton High School, Seneca High School, Diamond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neosho High School?
The graduation rate of Neosho High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Neosho High School?
1,566 students attend Neosho High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Neosho High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neosho High School?
Neosho High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neosho High School offer ?
Neosho High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neosho High School part of?
Neosho High School is part of Neosho School District.
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