Excellent
#80 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 4% in state
Puxico High
High School · Puxico R-viii · Puxico, MO
A Puxico R-viii high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
481 N BEDFORD ST, Puxico, MO 63960
- Math 56% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Puxico High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
51.2%
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 Puxico 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average473/100K
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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
$50,139
Median home value
$121,200
Median rent
$640/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63960; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mingo Puxico Technical HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 12 | 0.0 mi | 43 | 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.
Puxico R-viii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Puxico High is listed in PUXICO R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Puxico High
Puxico High is a public high school in Puxico, MO, part of Puxico R-viii, serving approximately 209 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Puxico High
What grades does Puxico High serve?
Puxico High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Puxico High?
Puxico High has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puxico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Puxico High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Puxico High rank in MO?
Puxico High ranks #80 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Puxico High's MySchoolScout rating?
Puxico High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Puxico High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Puxico High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Puxico High a charter school?
No, Puxico High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Puxico High a Title I school?
No, Puxico High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Puxico High?
51.2% of students at Puxico 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
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stoddard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (573) 222-3175
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63960)
- 3,448
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 / 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 63960; 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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