For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 606 students in Harrisburg R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Harrisburg R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
606 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrisburg R-VIII 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
91%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,107 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 $10,474 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,107
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,474
$13,908
Best Harrisburg R-VIII School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-0290
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-0290
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
233 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 817-5857
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 817-5857
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-5602
Harrisburg, MO 65256
(573) 875-5602
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisburg R-VIII School District?
Harrisburg R-VIII School District manages 3 public schools serving 606 students.
What is the rank of Harrisburg R-VIII School District?
Harrisburg R-VIII School District is ranked #290 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg R-VIII School District?
91% of Harrisburg R-VIII School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrisburg R-VIII School District?
Harrisburg R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Harrisburg R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,474 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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