Top Rankings
Cooper County R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 86 students in Cooper County R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Cooper County R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
86 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cooper County R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#457 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,779 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,895 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,779
$15,081
Spending / Student
$24,895
$13,908
Best Cooper County R-IV School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bunceton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Main
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bunceton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E. Main
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cooper County R-IV School District?
Cooper County R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 86 students.
What is the rank of Cooper County R-IV School District?
Cooper County R-IV School District is ranked #405 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cooper County R-IV School District?
92% of Cooper County R-IV School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cooper County R-IV School District?
Cooper County R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cooper County R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,895 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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