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#1098 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 49% in state
Worth Co. High
High School · Worth Co. R-iii · Grant City, MO
A Worth Co. R-iii high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
510 EAST AVENUE, Grant City, MO 64456
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Worth Co. High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Worth 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,293
Median home value
$90,600
Median rent
$362/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64456; 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.
Worth Co. R-iii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Worth Co. High is listed in WORTH CO. R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Worth Co. High
Worth Co. High is a public high school in Grant City, MO, part of Worth Co. R-iii, serving approximately 116 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,098 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Worth Co. High
What grades does Worth Co. High serve?
Worth Co. High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Worth Co. High?
Worth Co. High has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth Co. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth Co. High is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Worth Co. High rank in MO?
Worth Co. High ranks #1,098 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Worth Co. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Worth Co. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Worth Co. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Worth Co. High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Worth Co. High a charter school?
No, Worth Co. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Worth Co. High a Title I school?
No, Worth Co. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worth Co. High?
46.6% of students at Worth 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Worth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (660) 564-2218
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 64456)
- 1,396
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 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.
- 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 64456; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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