South Nodaway High School is a public high school in Barnard, Missouri, United States, serving grades 7–12.
Serving 66 students in grades 7-12, South Nodaway High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Nodaway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Nodaway High School's student population of 66 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
South Nodaway High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Nodaway High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorn
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Nodaway High School's ranking?
South Nodaway High School is ranked #311 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Nodaway High School?
The graduation rate of South Nodaway High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Nodaway High School?
66 students attend South Nodaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Nodaway High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Nodaway High School?
South Nodaway High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Nodaway High School offer ?
South Nodaway High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Nodaway High School part of?
South Nodaway High School is part of South Nodaway County R-IV School District.
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