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#953 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 43% in state

Gainesville High

High School · Gainesville R-v · Gainesville, MO

A Gainesville R-v high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

422 Bulldog Drive, Gainesville, MO 65655

  • Math 58% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs MO 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.6% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$10,748
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at Gainesville High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 MAP)
School
State
41%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
65%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.8%

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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The neighborhood

Where Gainesville 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low228/100K

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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

$32,929

Median home value

$162,000

Median rent

$623/mo

College educated

9.9%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gainesville R-v

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$10,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gainesville High is listed in GAINESVILLE R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gainesville High

Gainesville High is a public high school in Gainesville, MO, part of Gainesville R-v, serving approximately 301 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #953 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gainesville High

What grades does Gainesville High serve?

Gainesville High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Gainesville High?

Gainesville High has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gainesville High rank in MO?

Gainesville High ranks #953 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Gainesville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Gainesville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Gainesville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gainesville High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gainesville High a charter school?

No, Gainesville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gainesville High a Title I school?

No, Gainesville High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gainesville High?

73.8% of students at Gainesville 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
301
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ozark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 65655)
2,313
Area median age
54
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 65655; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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