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#997 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 45% in state
Couch High
High School · Couch R-i · Myrtle, MO
A Couch R-i high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
22206 MO 142, Myrtle, MO 65778
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Couch High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Couch 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average368/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
28.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65778; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Couch R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,464NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Couch High is listed in COUCH R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Couch High
Couch High is a public high school in Myrtle, MO, part of Couch R-i, serving approximately 95 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #997 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Couch High
What grades does Couch High serve?
Couch High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Couch High?
Couch High has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Couch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Couch High is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Couch High rank in MO?
Couch High ranks #997 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Couch High's MySchoolScout rating?
Couch High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Couch High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Couch High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Couch High a charter school?
No, Couch High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Couch High a Title I school?
No, Couch High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Couch High?
72.6% of students at Couch 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
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oregon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (417) 938-4212
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 65778)
- 432
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 65778; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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