Southern Boone Co. R-i School District
School District · Ashland, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,613
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,613
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Southern Boone Co. R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern Boone Co. R-i 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.
Southern Boone Elem.
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Boone High
Ashland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Boone Middle
Ashland · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#44 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,613
$1,914 vs Missouri median
District size
1,976 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Southern Boone Co. R-i ranks #44 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Southern Boone Co. R-i's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southern Boone Elem. (8.7/10), Southern Boone High (7.6/10), and Southern Boone Middle (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Boone Co. R-i
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 | Southern Boone Elem. | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Southern Boone High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Southern Boone Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Boone Co. R-i
Southern Boone Co. R-i is a Ashland, Missouri school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,976 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $10,613 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Southern Boone Co. R-i is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southern Boone Elem., which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Boone Co. R-i students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southern Boone Co. R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Boone Co. R-i with test data.
Schools in Southern Boone Co. R-i
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Ashland
- Total Enrollment
- 1,976
- Teachers (FTE)
- 155
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Boone Co. R-i?
Southern Boone Co. R-i 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 Southern Boone Co. R-i?
The average composite rating for Southern Boone Co. R-i is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Boone Co. R-i?
Southern Boone Co. R-i spends $10,613 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southern Boone Co. R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Boone Co. R-i is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Boone Co. R-i?
Southern Boone Elem. is the highest-rated school in Southern Boone Co. R-i with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Boone Co. R-i?
Across schools in Southern Boone Co. R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southern Boone Co. R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
Southern Boone Co. R-i has an average school rating of 7.6/10 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.9%
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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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