Top Rankings
Potosi R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,049 students in Potosi R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Potosi R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,049 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Potosi R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
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
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,076 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 $12,496 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,076
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,496
$13,908
Best Potosi R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 State Hwy P
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Grades: PK-3
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Trojan Intermediate
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
367 Intermediate Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Grades: 4-6
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
John A. Evans Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 S Lead St
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Potosi High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Trojan Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,049 students.
What is the rank of Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District is ranked #69 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi R-III School District?
95% of Potosi R-III School District students are White, 3% 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 Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Potosi R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,496 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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