Excellent
#313 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 14% in state
Fordland High
High School · Fordland R-iii · Fordland, MO
A Fordland R-iii high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1248 SCHOOL ST., Fordland, MO 65652
- Math 45% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fordland High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fordland 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average334/100K
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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 income
$72,946
Median home value
$227,300
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Fordland R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fordland High is listed in FORDLAND R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fordland High
Fordland High is a public high school in Fordland, MO, part of Fordland R-iii, serving approximately 198 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fordland High
What grades does Fordland High serve?
Fordland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fordland High?
Fordland High has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordland 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 Fordland High rank in MO?
Fordland High ranks #313 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fordland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fordland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Fordland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fordland High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fordland High a charter school?
No, Fordland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fordland High a Title I school?
No, Fordland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fordland High?
32.8% of students at Fordland 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
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (417) 767-4555
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 65652)
- 5,014
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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 / 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 65652; 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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