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#65 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 3% in state

Putnam Co. High

High School · Putnam Co. R-i · Unionville, MO

A Putnam Co. R-i high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

803 S 20TH, Unionville, MO 63565

  • Math 70% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+5.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$13,330
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Putnam Co. High score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
57%
2025
Math
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.2%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Putnam Co. 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,928

Median home value

$117,600

Median rent

$533/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Putnam Co. R-i

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Putnam Co. High is listed in PUTNAM CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Putnam Co. High

Putnam Co. High is a public high school in Unionville, MO, part of Putnam Co. R-i, serving approximately 191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Putnam Co. High

What grades does Putnam Co. High serve?

Putnam Co. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Putnam Co. High?

Putnam Co. High has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Co. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Co. High is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Putnam Co. High rank in MO?

Putnam Co. High ranks #65 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Putnam Co. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Putnam Co. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Putnam Co. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam Co. High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Putnam Co. High a charter school?

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

Is Putnam Co. High a Title I school?

No, Putnam Co. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam Co. High?

37.2% of students at Putnam Co. 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
191
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Putnam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 63565)
3,975
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
42.1
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 · 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)
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 63565; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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