For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,103 students in Clark County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Clark County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,103 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clark County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#367 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,271 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,423 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,271
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,423
$13,908
Best Clark County R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Co. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
680 E Main
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Running Fox Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27192 Us Highway 61
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Alexandria, MO 63430
(660) 754-6766
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 W Chestnut
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3318
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Clark Co. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
384 N Jefferson
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3319
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
566 E Commercial
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3327
Kahoka, MO 63445
(660) 727-3327
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clark County R-I School District?
Clark County R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,103 students.
What is the rank of Clark County R-I School District?
Clark County R-I School District is ranked #358 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County R-I School District?
96% of Clark County R-I School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clark County R-I School District?
Clark County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Clark County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,423 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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