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#1214 of 2,221 schools in MO
Neosho High
High School · Neosho School District · Neosho, MO
A high school in Neosho, MO where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
511 NEOSHO BLVD, Neosho, MO 64850
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Neosho High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
53.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Neosho 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,437/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Neosho), 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
$60,945
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Neosho School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Neosho High is listed in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neosho High
Neosho High is a public high school in Neosho, MO, part of Neosho School District, serving approximately 1,566 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,214 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neosho High
What grades does Neosho High serve?
Neosho High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Neosho High?
Neosho High has an enrollment of approximately 1,566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neosho High?
The student-teacher ratio at Neosho High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neosho High rank in MO?
Neosho High ranks #1,214 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Neosho High's MySchoolScout rating?
Neosho High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Neosho High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neosho High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Neosho High a charter school?
No, Neosho High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neosho High a Title I school?
No, Neosho High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neosho High?
53.2% of students at Neosho 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
- 1,566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (417) 451-8670
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64850)
- 25,355
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 64850; 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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