Top Rankings
North Daviess R-III 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 60 students in North Daviess R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in North Daviess R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% 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
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
60 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Daviess R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#346 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
100%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,683 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 79% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,983 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 89% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$29,683
$15,081
Spending / Student (19-20)
$27,983
$13,908
Best North Daviess R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
North Daviess High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Daviess R-III School District?
North Daviess R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 60 students.
What is the rank of North Daviess R-III School District?
North Daviess R-III School District is ranked #230 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Daviess R-III School District?
100% of North Daviess R-III School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Daviess R-III School District?
North Daviess R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Daviess R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,983 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 89% over four school years.
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