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#1240 of 2,221 schools in MO
Clarkton High
High School · Clarkton C-4 · Clarkton, MO
A Clarkton C-4 high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 637, Clarkton, MO 63837
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clarkton High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarkton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,899
Median home value
$55,000
Median rent
$586/mo
College educated
5.7%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootheel SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Gideon HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Holcomb HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–12 | 4.9 mi | 216 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clarkton C-4
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarkton High is listed in CLARKTON C-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarkton High
Clarkton High is a public high school in Clarkton, MO, part of Clarkton C-4, serving approximately 139 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,240 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarkton High
What grades does Clarkton High serve?
Clarkton High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Clarkton High?
Clarkton High has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkton High is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarkton High rank in MO?
Clarkton High ranks #1,240 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clarkton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarkton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clarkton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarkton High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clarkton High a charter school?
No, Clarkton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarkton High a Title I school?
No, Clarkton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarkton High?
97.8% of students at Clarkton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dunklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (573) 448-3712
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63837)
- 1,451
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63837; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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