Top Rankings
North Mercer County R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 156 students in North Mercer County R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
51爆料s in North Mercer County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
156 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Mercer County R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#155 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,603 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,096 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,603
$15,081
Spending / Student
$20,096
$13,908
Best North Mercer County R-III School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Mercer High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Mercer County R-III School District?
North Mercer County R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 156 students.
What is the rank of North Mercer County R-III School District?
North Mercer County R-III School District is ranked #168 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Mercer County R-III School District?
92% of North Mercer County R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Mercer County R-III School District?
North Mercer County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Mercer County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,096 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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