Excellent
#154 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 7% in state
Richland High
High School · Richland R-i · Essex, MO
A Richland R-i high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24456 STATE HWY 114, Essex, MO 63846
- Math 72% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richland High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
73.5%
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 Richland 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$58,421
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$723/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63846; 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.
Richland R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland High is listed in RICHLAND R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland High
Richland High is a public high school in Essex, MO, part of Richland R-i, serving approximately 117 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland High
What grades does Richland High serve?
Richland High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Richland High?
Richland High has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland High is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland High rank in MO?
Richland High ranks #154 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Richland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Richland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richland High a charter school?
No, Richland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland High a Title I school?
No, Richland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland High?
73.5% of students at Richland 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stoddard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (573) 283-5332
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 63846)
- 1,110
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 63846; 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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