Sullivan School District
School District · Sullivan, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,963
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,963
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Sullivan?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sullivan 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.
Sullivan Sr. High
Sullivan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sullivan Elem.
Sullivan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sullivan Middle
Sullivan · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#349 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,963
$1,564 vs Missouri median
District size
2,018 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Sullivan ranks #349 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Sullivan's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sullivan Sr. High (6.3/10), Sullivan Elem. (5.7/10), and Sullivan Middle (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sullivan
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 | Sullivan Sr. High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sullivan Elem. | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Sullivan Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sullivan
Sullivan is a Sullivan, Missouri school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,018 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $10,963 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Sullivan demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sullivan Sr. High, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Sullivan students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sullivan, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sullivan with test data.
Schools in Sullivan
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Sullivan
- Total Enrollment
- 2,018
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sullivan?
Sullivan 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 Sullivan?
The average composite rating for Sullivan is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sullivan?
Sullivan spends $10,963 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sullivan?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sullivan is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sullivan?
Sullivan Sr. High is the highest-rated school in Sullivan with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Sullivan?
Across schools in Sullivan with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sullivan compare to other districts in Missouri?
Sullivan has an average school rating of 5.7/10 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.6%
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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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