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Pemiscot County R-III School District

1727 County Highway 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830-9732
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 143 students in Pemiscot County 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 School in Pemiscot County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% 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
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
143 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pemiscot County 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 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#262 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
40%
40-44%
43%
≤20%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
98%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,315 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,930 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,315
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,930
$13,908

Best Pemiscot County R-III School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pemiscot County R-III School District?
Pemiscot County R-III School District manages 1 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Pemiscot County R-III School District?
Pemiscot County R-III School District is ranked #273 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Pemiscot County R-III School District?
98% of Pemiscot County R-III School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pemiscot County R-III School District?
Pemiscot County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pemiscot County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,930 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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