Very Good
#514 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 23% in state
Seymour High
High School · Seymour R-ii · Seymour, MO
A Seymour R-ii high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
625 E CLINTON AVE, Seymour, MO 65746
- Math 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Seymour High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 27 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.8%
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 Seymour 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated984/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seymour), 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
$53,503
Median home value
$190,500
Median rent
$698/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–11 | 0.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Ozark Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0 | 1–11 | 3.3 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Seymour R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 42.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seymour High is listed in SEYMOUR R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seymour High
Seymour High is a public high school in Seymour, MO, part of Seymour R-ii, serving approximately 231 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seymour High
What grades does Seymour High serve?
Seymour High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seymour High?
Seymour High has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour High is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seymour High rank in MO?
Seymour High ranks #514 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Seymour High's MySchoolScout rating?
Seymour High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Seymour High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seymour High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seymour High a charter school?
No, Seymour High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seymour High a Title I school?
No, Seymour High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seymour High?
49.8% of students at Seymour 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
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (417) 935-4508
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 65746)
- 8,302
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 · 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)
- 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 65746; 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
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