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#911 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 41% in state
Niangua High
High School · Niangua R-v · Niangua, MO
A Niangua R-v high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 RUMSEY ST, Niangua, MO 65713
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Niangua High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Niangua 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average334/100K
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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
$60,202
Median home value
$190,100
Median rent
$655/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65713; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 896 | 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.
Niangua R-v
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Niangua High is listed in NIANGUA R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niangua High
Niangua High is a public high school in Niangua, MO, part of Niangua R-v, serving approximately 142 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #911 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niangua High
What grades does Niangua High serve?
Niangua High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Niangua High?
Niangua High has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niangua High?
The student-teacher ratio at Niangua High is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niangua High rank in MO?
Niangua High ranks #911 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Niangua High's MySchoolScout rating?
Niangua High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Niangua High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niangua High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Niangua High a charter school?
No, Niangua High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niangua High a Title I school?
No, Niangua High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niangua High?
56.3% of students at Niangua 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (417) 473-6101
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 65713)
- 2,208
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES 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 65713; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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