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Mcdonald County R-I School District (2026) - Rocky Comfort, MO

Mcdonald County R-I School District

10 Stampede Drive
Anderson, MO 64831-7305
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mcdonald County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,595 students in Mcdonald County R-I 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 Mcdonald County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
3,595 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mcdonald County R-I 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#372 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
40%
37%
43%
34%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.52
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
63%
67%
% Hawaiian
7%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,734 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,952 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,734
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,952
$14,008

Best Mcdonald County R-I School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14814 E State Hwy 76
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 E 8th St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Gr: 3-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mcdonald County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,075 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1113 E State Hwy 90
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Southwest City Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Noel Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Sulphur St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Gr: 3-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Noel Primary
14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Pineville Primary
340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-2 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mcdonald County R-I School District?
Mcdonald County R-I School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,595 students.
What is the rank of Mcdonald County R-I School District?
Mcdonald County R-I School District is ranked #389 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonald County R-I School District?
63% of Mcdonald County R-I School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcdonald County R-I School District?
Mcdonald County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mcdonald County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,952 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,595 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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