For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,697 students in Dunklin R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Dunklin R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,697 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunklin R-V 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,997 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,136
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,997
$14,008
Best Dunklin R-V School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herculaneum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pevely Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Main Street
Pevely, MO 63070
(636) 479-5200
Pevely, MO 63070
(636) 479-5200
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Senn-thomas Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Senn Thomas Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Joachim Ave
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunklin R-V School District?
Dunklin R-V School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,697 students.
What is the rank of Dunklin R-V School District?
Dunklin R-V School District is ranked #277 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 Dunklin R-V School District?
87% of Dunklin R-V School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunklin R-V School District?
Dunklin R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dunklin R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,997 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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