For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 712 students in Pierce City R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Pierce City R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
712 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pierce City R-VI 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
88%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,166 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,522
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,166
$13,908
Best Pierce City R-VI School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierce City High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Pierce City Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District manages 3 public schools serving 712 students.
What is the rank of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District is ranked #194 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 Pierce City R-VI School District?
88% of Pierce City R-VI School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pierce City R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,166 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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