North County High School is a high school in the North County School District, St. Francois County, Missouri. It is located in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and is the only high school in the district.
Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, North Co. Sr. 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Co. Sr. High School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
North Co. Sr. 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 North Co. Sr. High School is 0.14, which is less 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
#1532 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Co. Sr. High School's ranking?
North Co. Sr. High School is ranked #1532 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are North Co. Sr. High School often compared to?
North Co. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington Sr. High School, Central High School, West County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Co. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of North Co. Sr. High School is 69%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Co. Sr. High School?
879 students attend North Co. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Co. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Co. Sr. High School?
North Co. Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Co. Sr. High School offer ?
North Co. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Co. Sr. High School part of?
North Co. Sr. High School is part of North St. Francois County R-I School District.
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