Hurley High School, home of the Tigers, is a public high school located in Hurley, Missouri. Hurley High School is a part of Missouri State High School Activities Association, they participate in the Mark Twain conference.
Serving 88 students in grades 7-12, Hurley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hurley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hurley High School's student population of 88 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hurley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurley High School is 0.04, 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
#624 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
98%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurley High School's ranking?
Hurley High School is ranked #624 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hurley High School often compared to?
Hurley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hurley High School?
The graduation rate of Hurley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hurley High School?
88 students attend Hurley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hurley High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hurley High School?
Hurley High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hurley High School offer ?
Hurley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hurley High School part of?
Hurley High School is part of Hurley R-I School District.
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