Poplar Bluff R-i School District
School District · Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,411
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,411
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Poplar Bluff R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Poplar Bluff R-i as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Poplar Bluff Middle School
Poplar Bluff · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak Grove Elem.
Poplar Bluff · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
O'neal Elem.
Poplar Bluff · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#452 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,411
$1,116 vs Missouri median
District size
5,074 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Poplar Bluff R-i ranks #452 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Poplar Bluff R-i's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Poplar Bluff Middle School (5.7/10), Oak Grove Elem. (5.1/10), and O'neal Elem. (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Poplar Bluff R-i
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poplar Bluff Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak Grove Elem. | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | O'neal Elem. | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake Road Elem. | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Eugene Field Elem. | 4.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Poplar Bluff High | 3.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Poplar Bluff Jr. High | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Poplar Bluff R-i
Poplar Bluff R-i is a Poplar Bluff, Missouri school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,074 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $11,411 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Poplar Bluff R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Poplar Bluff Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Poplar Bluff R-i students show an average math proficiency of 50.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Poplar Bluff R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Poplar Bluff R-i with test data.
Schools in Poplar Bluff R-i
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Poplar Bluff
- Total Enrollment
- 5,074
- Teachers (FTE)
- 383
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Poplar Bluff R-i?
Poplar Bluff R-i has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Poplar Bluff R-i?
The average composite rating for Poplar Bluff R-i is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Poplar Bluff R-i?
Poplar Bluff R-i spends $11,411 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Poplar Bluff R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Poplar Bluff R-i is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Poplar Bluff R-i?
Poplar Bluff Middle School is the highest-rated school in Poplar Bluff R-i with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Poplar Bluff R-i?
Across schools in Poplar Bluff R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Poplar Bluff R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
Poplar Bluff R-i has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 9 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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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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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