For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 435 students in Southern Reynolds County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51±¬ÁÏs in Southern Reynolds County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
435 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Reynolds County R-II 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,566 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,467 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,566
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,467
$13,908
Best Southern Reynolds County R-II School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ellington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2291
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Reynolds County R-II School District?
Southern Reynolds County R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 435 students.
What is the rank of Southern Reynolds County R-II School District?
Southern Reynolds County R-II School District is ranked #197 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Reynolds County R-II School District?
96% of Southern Reynolds County R-II School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Reynolds County R-II School District?
Southern Reynolds County 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 Southern Reynolds County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,467 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
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