Kirksville High School is a public high school located in Kirksville, Missouri, United States. The school serves grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Kirksville R-III School District.
Serving 763 students in grades 9-12, Kirksville Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirksville Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kirksville Sr. High School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1894
School Rankings
Kirksville Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirksville Sr. High School is 0.26, 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
#497 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
86%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirksville Sr. High School's ranking?
Kirksville Sr. High School is ranked #497 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kirksville Sr. High School often compared to?
Kirksville Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moberly Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kirksville Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Kirksville Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kirksville Sr. High School?
763 students attend Kirksville Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kirksville Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirksville Sr. High School?
Kirksville Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kirksville Sr. High School offer ?
Kirksville Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirksville Sr. High School part of?
Kirksville Sr. High School is part of Kirksville R-III School District.
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