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#1175 of 2,221 schools in MO
Smith-cotton High School
High School · Sedalia 200 · Sedalia, MO
A Sedalia 200 high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2010 TIGER PRIDE BOULEVARD, Sedalia, MO 65301
- Math 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Smith-cotton High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith-cotton High School 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sedalia), 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
$58,906
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E W ThompsonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Elementary & High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 310 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sedalia 200
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith-cotton High School is listed in SEDALIA 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith-cotton High School
Smith-cotton High School is a public high school in Sedalia, MO, part of Sedalia 200, serving approximately 1,535 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith-cotton High School
What grades does Smith-cotton High School serve?
Smith-cotton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Smith-cotton High School?
Smith-cotton High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith-cotton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith-cotton High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith-cotton High School rank in MO?
Smith-cotton High School ranks #1,175 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Smith-cotton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith-cotton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Smith-cotton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith-cotton High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smith-cotton High School a charter school?
No, Smith-cotton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith-cotton High School a Title I school?
No, Smith-cotton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith-cotton High School?
61.6% of students at Smith-cotton High School 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
- 1,535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pettis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (660) 851-5300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65301)
- 35,347
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 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 65301; 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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