Laquey R-V School District

27600 Hwy. Aa
Laquey, MO 65534-0130
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Laquey R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,582 students in Laquey R-V School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High Schools in Laquey R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Laquey R-V School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laquey R-v High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
747 Schools
# Students
1,818 Students
292,391 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
23,447 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Laquey 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#471 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
40%
33%
43%
25-29%
38%
(21-22)
80-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.50
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
68%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $3,996 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has declined by 59% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $3,832 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 66% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$3,996
$15,190
Spending / Student
$3,832
$14,008

Best Laquey R-V School District Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laquey R-v High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-4051
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3716
Gr: K-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,818 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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