Top Rankings
West Plains R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,626 students in West Plains R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in West Plains R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,626 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Plains R-VII 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 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,446 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,632 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,446
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,632
$14,008
Best West Plains R-VII School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3209 Us Hwy 160
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2836
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2836
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Plains Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
West Plains Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
West Plains Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1136 Allen St
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Gr: PK-4 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Mo Tech Institute
Vocational School
407 West Thornburgh
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6152
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Plains R-VII School District?
West Plains R-VII School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,626 students.
What is the rank of West Plains R-VII School District?
West Plains R-VII School District is ranked #293 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Plains R-VII School District?
91% of West Plains R-VII School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Plains R-VII School District?
West Plains R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is West Plains R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,632 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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