Very Good
#668 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 30% in state
- Math 73% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Eldon High score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eldon 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated729/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eldon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,232
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 15 | 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.
Eldon R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eldon High is listed in ELDON R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eldon High
Eldon High is a public high school in Eldon, MO, part of Eldon R-i, serving approximately 616 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #668 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eldon High
What grades does Eldon High serve?
Eldon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Eldon High?
Eldon High has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldon High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eldon High rank in MO?
Eldon High ranks #668 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Eldon High's MySchoolScout rating?
Eldon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Eldon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eldon High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eldon High a charter school?
No, Eldon High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eldon High a Title I school?
No, Eldon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eldon High?
42.0% of students at Eldon 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Miller County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (573) 392-8010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65026)
- 11,648
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65026; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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