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Neelyville R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 647 students in Neelyville R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Neelyville R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
647 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Neelyville R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,787 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,015 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,787
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,015
$13,908
Best Neelyville R-IV School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neelyville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
289 Broadway St
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3814
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3814
Gr: 3-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Neelyville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 Broadway St
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3815
Neelyville, MO 63954
(573) 989-3815
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
11001 Hwy 160
Harviell, MO 63945
(573) 989-3370
Harviell, MO 63945
(573) 989-3370
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neelyville R-IV School District?
Neelyville R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 647 students.
What is the rank of Neelyville R-IV School District?
Neelyville R-IV School District is ranked #140 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neelyville R-IV School District?
93% of Neelyville R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neelyville R-IV School District?
Neelyville R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Neelyville R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,015 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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