Serving 544 students in grades 9-12, Southern Boone High School ranks in the top 20% 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 39%). 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Boone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southern Boone High School's student population of 544 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Southern Boone High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Boone High School is 0.19, 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
#368 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Boone High School's ranking?
Southern Boone High School is ranked #368 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Southern Boone High School often compared to?
Southern Boone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Bridge Sr. High School, David H. Hickman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Boone High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Boone High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southern Boone High School?
544 students attend Southern Boone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southern Boone High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Boone High School?
Southern Boone High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southern Boone High School offer ?
Southern Boone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Boone High School part of?
Southern Boone High School is part of Southern Boone County R-I School District.
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