Bucklin High

Bucklin High is a public high school in Bucklin, MO, part of the BUCKLIN R-II. The school serves approximately 52 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 96.7th percentile among MO schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 38% proficiency in math and 55% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $57,132, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 52 students, Bucklin High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1, Bucklin High offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Bucklin High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.