For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 671 students in Fayette R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51±¬ÁÏs in Fayette R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
671 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fayette R-III 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#379 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
86%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,051 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 $9,255 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,051
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,255
$13,908
Best Fayette R-III School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 Cleveland Ave
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wm. N. Clark Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
704 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette R-III School District?
Fayette R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 671 students.
What is the rank of Fayette R-III School District?
Fayette R-III School District is ranked #393 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 Fayette R-III School District?
86% of Fayette R-III School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette R-III School District?
Fayette R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Fayette R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,255 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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