Serving 447 students in grades 9-12, Hallsville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hallsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hallsville High School's student population of 447 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Indians
School Rankings
Hallsville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hallsville High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#238 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hallsville High School's ranking?
Hallsville High School is ranked #238 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hallsville High School often compared to?
Hallsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Bridge Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hallsville High School?
The graduation rate of Hallsville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hallsville High School?
447 students attend Hallsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hallsville High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hallsville High School?
Hallsville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hallsville High School offer ?
Hallsville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hallsville High School part of?
Hallsville High School is part of Hallsville R-IV School District.
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