Smithville R-II

The Smithville R-II school district in Missouri is home to 5 high-performing schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 23rd out of 386 districts statewide, with all of its schools ranking in the top half of Missouri schools.

Horizon Elementary stands out as an exceptional performer, ranked 26th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts consistently high test scores, with 90.8% of 6th graders proficient or better in math and 81.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in both math and science. Maple Elementary also performs well, while Eagle Heights Elementary lags slightly behind. At the secondary level, Smithville High is ranked 58th out of 378 Missouri high schools and has a 4-star rating, with a very high 4-year graduation rate of 98.3% and low dropout rate of 0.9%.

The Smithville R-II district appears to have a relatively low-poverty student population, with free/reduced lunch rates below the state average. This, combined with the district's investment of more per student than the state average, likely contributes to the strong academic performance seen across the schools. Overall, the Smithville R-II school district is providing a high-quality education to its students, with standout schools like Horizon Elementary and Smithville High leading the way.