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New Madrid County R-I School District (2026) - New Madrid, MO

New Madrid County R-I School District

310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869-9753
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

New Madrid 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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,259 students in New Madrid County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in New Madrid County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,259 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Madrid 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#503 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
40%
28%
43%
23%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
62%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,487 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,674 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,487
$15,190
Spending / Student
$17,674
$14,008

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Lilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,259 students.
What is the rank of New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District is ranked #506 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County R-I School District?
62% of New Madrid County R-I School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is New Madrid County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,674 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,259 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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