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Bolivar High School vs. Fair Play High School

Should you attend Bolivar High School or Fair Play High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bolivar High School
1401 N Hwy D
Bolivar, MO 65613
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Fair Play High School
301 N Walnut
Fair Play, MO 65649
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Bolivar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Fair Play High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 831 students in grades 9-12, Bolivar High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 131 students in grades 7-12, Fair Play High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
831 students
131 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bolivar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fair Play High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bolivar High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fair Play High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bolivar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fair Play High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bolivar R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fair Play High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fair Play R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#484 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#721 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bolivar High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fair Play High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in MO)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bolivar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bolivar R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fair Play High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fair Play R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bolivar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bolivar R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fair Play High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fair Play R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bolivar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bolivar R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fair Play High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fair Play R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 5% in MO)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bolivar High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bolivar R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fair Play High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fair Play R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bolivar High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fair Play High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Grade 9 Students
223
29
Grade 10 Students
234
22
Grade 11 Students
202
20
Grade 12 Students
172
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bolivar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bolivar R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fair Play High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fair Play R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bolivar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bolivar R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fair Play High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fair Play R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bolivar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bolivar R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fair Play High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fair Play R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1993-94 school year.
% White
93%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bolivar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bolivar R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fair Play High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fair Play R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bolivar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bolivar R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fair Play High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fair Play R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.14
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bolivar High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bolivar R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fair Play High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fair Play R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bolivar High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bolivar R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fair Play High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fair Play R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bolivar High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bolivar R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fair Play High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fair Play R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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