Central R-iii School District
School District · Park Hills, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Central R-iii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central R-iii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central High
Park Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Middle
Park Hills · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Elem.
Park Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#178 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,368
$1,159 vs Missouri median
District size
2,092 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Central R-iii ranks #178 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Central R-iii's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central High (7.2/10), Central Middle (6.9/10), and West Elem. (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Central R-iii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | West Elem. | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central R-iii
Central R-iii is a Park Hills, Missouri school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,092 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $11,368 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Central R-iii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central High, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Central R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central R-iii with test data.
Schools in Central R-iii
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Park Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 2,092
- Teachers (FTE)
- 147
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central R-iii?
Central R-iii has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central R-iii?
The average composite rating for Central R-iii is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central R-iii?
Central R-iii spends $11,368 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central R-iii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central R-iii is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central R-iii?
Central High is the highest-rated school in Central R-iii with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Central R-iii?
Across schools in Central R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central R-iii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Central R-iii has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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