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#1674 of 2,221 schools in MO
Palmyra High
High School · Palmyra R-i · Palmyra, MO
A Palmyra R-i high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 151, Palmyra, MO 63461
- Math 32% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palmyra High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
33.6%
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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Where Palmyra 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,169/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmyra), 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
$68,633
Median home value
$176,500
Median rent
$808/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63461; 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.
Palmyra R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmyra High is listed in PALMYRA R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmyra High
Palmyra High is a public high school in Palmyra, MO, part of Palmyra R-i, serving approximately 360 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,674 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmyra High
What grades does Palmyra High serve?
Palmyra High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palmyra High?
Palmyra High has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra High is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmyra High rank in MO?
Palmyra High ranks #1,674 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Palmyra High's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmyra High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Palmyra High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmyra High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Palmyra High a charter school?
No, Palmyra High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmyra High a Title I school?
No, Palmyra High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmyra High?
33.6% of students at Palmyra 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
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (573) 769-2067
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 63461)
- 5,355
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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)
- 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 63461; 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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