For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 468 students in Paris R-II 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 Paris R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
468 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paris R-II 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
#347 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,637 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,047 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,637
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,047
$13,908
Best Paris R-II School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25686 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 Cleveland
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Paris Jr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25678 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0970
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris R-II School District?
Paris R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 468 students.
What is the rank of Paris R-II School District?
Paris R-II School District is ranked #359 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 Paris R-II School District?
92% of Paris R-II School District students are White, 6% 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 Paris R-II School District?
Paris R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Paris R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,047 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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