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#1693 of 2,221 schools in MO
Fulton Sr. High
High School · Fulton 58 · Fulton, MO
A Fulton 58 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1 HORNET DR, Fulton, MO 65251
- Math 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fulton Sr. High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fulton Sr. 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,319/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fulton), 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
$63,750
Median home value
$172,200
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Fulton Treatment Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Shepherdsfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 4.9 mi | 3 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fulton 58
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fulton Sr. High is listed in FULTON 58; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fulton Sr. High
Fulton Sr. High is a public high school in Fulton, MO, part of Fulton 58, serving approximately 670 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,693 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fulton Sr. High
What grades does Fulton Sr. High serve?
Fulton Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fulton Sr. High?
Fulton Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Sr. High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fulton Sr. High rank in MO?
Fulton Sr. High ranks #1,693 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fulton Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fulton Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Fulton Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fulton Sr. High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fulton Sr. High a charter school?
No, Fulton Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fulton Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Fulton Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fulton Sr. High?
44.8% of students at Fulton Sr. 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
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Callaway County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (573) 590-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65251)
- 22,077
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 / 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 65251; 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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