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Norborne R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 159 students in Norborne R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Norborne R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
159 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norborne 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,082 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,755 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,082
$15,081
Spending / Student
$24,755
$13,908
Best Norborne R-VIII School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Norborne Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 E Fifth
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3616
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3616
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Norborne High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Pirate Ln
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3319
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3319
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norborne R-VIII School District?
Norborne R-VIII School District manages 2 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Norborne R-VIII School District?
Norborne R-VIII School District is ranked #387 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norborne R-VIII School District?
99% of Norborne R-VIII School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norborne R-VIII School District?
Norborne R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Norborne R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,755 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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