South Harrison Co. R-ii School District
School District · Bethany, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
790
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
790
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Evaluating South Harrison Co. R-ii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Harrison Co. R-ii 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.
South Harrison Elem.
Bethany · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Harrison High
Bethany · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Harrison Middle
Bethany · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#102 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,615
+$1,088 vs Missouri median
District size
790 students
Typical than Missouri median
The short answer
South Harrison Co. R-ii ranks #102 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. South Harrison Co. R-ii's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Harrison Elem. (8.7/10), South Harrison High (6.6/10), and South Harrison Middle (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in South Harrison Co. R-ii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Harrison Elem. | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | South Harrison High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | South Harrison Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Harrison Co. R-ii
South Harrison Co. R-ii is a Bethany, Missouri school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 790 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. District-level spending was $13,615 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, South Harrison Co. R-ii is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Harrison Elem., which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, South Harrison Co. R-ii students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Harrison Co. R-ii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Harrison Co. R-ii with test data.
Schools in South Harrison Co. R-ii
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Bethany
- Total Enrollment
- 790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- District spending per student
- $13,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Harrison Co. R-ii?
South Harrison Co. R-ii has 3 schools in total — 1 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 South Harrison Co. R-ii?
The average composite rating for South Harrison Co. R-ii is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in South Harrison Co. R-ii?
South Harrison Co. R-ii's district-level spending was $13,615 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Harrison Co. R-ii?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Harrison Co. R-ii is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Harrison Co. R-ii?
South Harrison Elem. is the highest-rated school in South Harrison Co. R-ii with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in South Harrison Co. R-ii?
Across schools in South Harrison Co. R-ii with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Harrison Co. R-ii compare to other districts in Missouri?
South Harrison Co. R-ii has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 3 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.4%
How we rate schools
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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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