For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 295 students in Worth County R-III 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 Worth County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
295 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Worth County R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,817 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,010
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,817
$14,008
Best Worth County R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worth Co. Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 East Avenue
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-3320
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-3320
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Worth Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 East Avenue
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-2218
Grant City, MO 64456
(660) 564-2218
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Worth County R-III School District?
Worth County R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 295 students.
What is the rank of Worth County R-III School District?
Worth County R-III School District is ranked #232 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Worth County R-III School District?
99% of Worth County R-III School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Worth County R-III School District?
Worth County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Worth County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,817 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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