Fair Grove High

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Fair Grove High ranks 60 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fair Grove High is a public high school serving 376 students in grades 9-12 in Fair Grove, Missouri, which is part of the Fair Grove R-X school district. Over the past decade, this high-performing school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Missouri high schools, with a peak ranking of 46th out of 504 schools in the 2014-2015 school year.

Fair Grove High has a strong academic track record, with students performing above the state average in End-of-Course (EOC) assessments, particularly in Biology I and English II. However, the school's performance in Algebra I and Algebra II has been relatively weaker, with proficiency rates below the state average in recent years. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate of over 92%, with a very low dropout rate of just 1.4% in the 2020-2021 school year. While Fair Grove High has a higher percentage of low-income students compared to the state average, the school has been able to serve this population exceptionally well, ranking 19th out of 274 Missouri high schools for low-income students in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Fair Grove High's academic performance is generally stronger than Marshfield High and Pleasant Hope High, particularly in Biology I and English II EOC assessments. However, Willard High, located about 16 miles away, has consistently outperformed Fair Grove High in most academic metrics. The school's increasing trend in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.7% in 2021-2022 to 18.5% in the most recent school year, is an area of concern that the school may need to address to maintain its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

132 N Main St
Fair Grove, MO 65648-0367

(417) 759-2554

District: Fair Grove R-X

SchoolDigger Rank:
60^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,012

Feeder schools for Fair Grove High:

Elementary:	Fair Grove Elementary
Middle:	Fair Grove Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fair Grove High ranks better than 84.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fair Grove High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), two or more races (3.2%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fair Grove High is 15. (See more...)

Compare Fair Grove High employs 24.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fair Grove High is $9,012.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fair Grove High:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Grove High 60^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Fair Grove High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Fair Grove R-X:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Grove R-X 27^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fair Grove High

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Rank History for all students at Fair Grove High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	49.41	294^th	534	44.9%
2007	46.23	313^th	538	41.8%
2008	63.23	159^th	539	70.5%
2009	67.39	83^rd	507	83.6%
2010	69.48	77^th	516	85.1%
2011	70.54	75^th	528	85.8%
2012	69.43	77^th	522	85.2%
2013	62.80	119^th	523	77.2%
2014	63.71	119^th	521	77.2%
2015	76.73	46^th	504	90.9%
2016	70.62	75^th	401	81.3%
2017	76.56	62^nd	404	84.7%
2018	66.28	95^th	468	79.7%
2019	60.55	120^th	460	73.9%
2021	60.27	100^th	358	72.1%
2022	43.84	178^th	361	50.7%
2023	66.94	57^th	352	83.8%
2024	69.54	60^th	378	84.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fair Grove High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	57.97	112^th	382	70.7%
2019	59.29	92^nd	368	75.0%
2022	36.34	164^th	250	34.4%
2024	80.89	19^th	274	93.1%

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Rank History for White students at Fair Grove High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.48	120^th	440	72.7%
2019	54.04	141^st	430	67.2%
2021	49.43	119^th	309	61.5%
2022	34.63	186^th	310	40.0%
2023	65.95	50^th	302	83.4%
2024	67.09	57^th	321	82.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Fair Grove High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229	229
1992	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1993	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1994	263	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1995	252	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1996	252	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1997	241	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1998	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1999	289	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2000	301	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2001	309	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2002	294	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2003	294	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2004	318	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2005	311	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2006	349	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
2007	354	1	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
2008	347	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	352
2009	344	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2010	337	2	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	352
2011	343	3	3	3	0	0	1	0	353
2012	336	4	2	3	1	0	1	0	347
2013	369	3	1	4	1	0	1	0	379
2014	364	5	1	4	1	0	1	0	376
2015	361	1	1	6	3	0	1	0	373
2016	374	1	2	7	2	0	0	0	386
2017	352	2	2	7	1	0	2	0	366
2018	311	2	2	5	0	0	3	0	323
2019	336	1	2	4	3	0	4	0	350
2020	310	0	2	6	4	0	8	0	330
2021	307	0	1	5	2	2	5	0	322
2022	360	0	2	4	2	2	7	0	377
2023	348	0	4	6	2	1	15	0	376
2024	353	0	5	4	2	0	12	0	376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fair Grove High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	229	16.9	13.5	n/a
1992	234	16.7	14.0	n/a
1993	248	17.5	14.2	n/a
1994	264	17.9	14.7	0
1995	254	18.1	14.0	n/a
1996	254	18.1	14.0	n/a
1997	243	17.7	13.7	7.8
1998	263	17.5	15.0	8.4
1999	291	17.8	16.3	12
2000	303	18.7	16.2	15.2
2001	311	19.0	16.4	16.4
2002	296	20.0	14.8	18.2
2003	296	20.0	14.8	18.2
2004	318	20.7	15.4	25.2
2005	316	19.7	16.0	26.3
2006	355	20.7	17.1	30.4
2007	367	19.6	18.7	33.2
2008	352	23.1	15.2	20.5
2009	352	24.1	14.6	33.8
2010	352	24.2	14.5	33.2
2011	353	23.5	15.0	36.3
2012	347	23.9	14.4	39.8
2013	379	24.4	15.5	35.1
2014	376	24.7	15.2	32.2
2015	373	25.0	14.9	34.6
2016	386	24.0	16.0	32.1
2017	366	24.6	14.8	33.1
2018	323	23.8	13.5	31.3
2019	350	23.5	14.8	37.4
2020	330	24.0	13.7	39.1
2021	322	24.5	13.1	34.8
2022	377	23.7	15.8	29.4
2023	376	24.7	15.1	33
2024	376	24.9	15.0	32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fair Grove High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	229	16.9	13.5	n/a
1992	234	16.7	14.0	n/a
1993	248	17.5	14.2	n/a
1994	264	17.9	14.7	0
1995	254	18.1	14.0	n/a
1996	254	18.1	14.0	n/a
1997	243	17.7	13.7	7.8
1998	263	17.5	15.0	8.4
1999	291	17.8	16.3	12
2000	303	18.7	16.2	15.2
2001	311	19.0	16.4	16.4
2002	296	20.0	14.8	18.2
2003	296	20.0	14.8	18.2
2004	318	20.7	15.4	25.2
2005	316	19.7	16.0	26.3
2006	355	20.7	17.1	30.4
2007	367	19.6	18.7	33.2
2008	352	23.1	15.2	20.5
2009	352	24.1	14.6	33.8
2010	352	24.2	14.5	33.2
2011	353	23.5	15.0	36.3
2012	347	23.9	14.4	39.8
2013	379	24.4	15.5	35.1
2014	376	24.7	15.2	32.2
2015	373	25.0	14.9	34.6
2016	386	24.0	16.0	32.1
2017	366	24.6	14.8	33.1
2018	323	23.8	13.5	31.3
2019	350	23.5	14.8	37.4
2020	330	24.0	13.7	39.1
2021	322	24.5	13.1	34.8
2022	377	23.7	15.8	29.4
2023	376	24.7	15.1	33
2024	376	24.9	15.0	32.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fair Grove High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$122 (1.4%)	$8,435 (98.6%)	$8,557
2020	$321 (3.6%)	$8,676 (96.4%)	$8,997
2021	$2,449 (25.1%)	$7,296 (74.9%)	$9,745
2022	$759 (8.4%)	$8,253 (91.6%)	$9,012

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fair Grove High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 57^th of 352 High schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Fair Grove High)	47.5	41.7	5.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Fair Grove R-X)	56.7	49.2	7.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Fair Grove High)	44.3	56.5	12.2%
End of Course Biology I (Fair Grove R-X)	44.3	56.5	12.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Fair Grove High)	62.9	57.5	5.4%
End of Course English II (Fair Grove R-X)	62.9	57.5	5.4%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	53.6	5.4%
End of Course Algebra II (Fair Grove High)	26.6	14.5	12.1%
End of Course Algebra II (Fair Grove R-X)	26.6	14.5	12.1%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	48.6	1.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	350	376	7.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	336	348	3.6%
Two or More Races	4	15	275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	33%	4.4%

Schools Near Fair Grove High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Geometry (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fair Grove High	Public	9-12	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	No	(417) 759-2554	376	25	15.0	32.2%	353 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	69.5	60^th of 378 public high schools	84.1%		66.9	57^th of 352 public high schools	83.8%	3				30.5	64.6					$9,012	$759	$8,253
Strafford High	Public	9-12	211 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	394	27	14.4	42.6%	353 (89.6%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.1%)	53.1	131^st of 378 public high schools	65.3%		59.1	86^th of 352 public high schools	75.6%	45				28.0	42.3					$10,771	$541	$10,230
Pleasant Hope High	Public	9-12	303 N Main	Pleasant Hope	65725	Greene County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 267-2271	241	18	13.5	59.3%	226 (93.8%)	10 (4.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11.7	343^rd of 378 public high schools	9.3%		13.4	311^th of 352 public high schools	11.6%	32				16.5	11.8	23.9				$9,992	$2,454	$7,538
Hillcrest High	Public	9-12	3319 N Grant	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8000	1,079	65	16.4	68.1%	739 (68.5%)	122 (11.3%)	91 (8.4%)	9 (0.8%)	11 (1.0%)	8 (0.7%)	99 (9.2%)	20.4	308^th of 378 public high schools	18.5%		16	299^th of 352 public high schools	15.1%	9				16.9	20.3	35.2	31.3		20.6	$13,545	$1,890	$11,655
Graff Career Center	Public	11-12	1001 E. Chestnut Expy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Ozarks Technical Community College	No	No	No	No	(417) 447-8121	0	36	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Juvenile Justice Center	Public	7-12	1111 N Robberson	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 868-4008	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Central High	Public, Magnet	6-12	423 E Central	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	Yes	No	No	(417) 523-9600	1,449	120	12.0	54.5%	916 (63.2%)	155 (10.7%)	157 (10.8%)	99 (6.8%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	112 (7.7%)	51.2	139^th of 378 public high schools	63.2%		39.5	199^th of 352 public high schools	43.5%	60	82.3	93.5	94.0	35.6	35.7	49.9	73.0	89.6	37.1	$12,410	$1,426	$10,985
Marshfield High	Public	9-12	370 State Hwy Dd	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 859-2120	896	63	14.2	29.2%	799 (89.2%)	4 (0.4%)	52 (5.8%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.8%)	56.7	109^th of 378 public high schools	71.2%		53.6	114^th of 352 public high schools	67.6%	5				31.0	41.6	56.6	54.5		42.0	$10,300	$1,068	$9,232
Datema House	Public	5-12	918 S Jefferson	Springfield	65806	Greene County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 895-6832	12	1	12.0	75.0%	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Study Alternative High	Public	9-12	2343 W. Olive Street	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-6400	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Grove High

What district is Fair Grove High in?

Fair Grove R-X

What schools feed into Fair Grove High?

Fair Grove High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fair Grove Elementary
Middle : Fair Grove Middle

How many students attend Fair Grove High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Fair Grove High.

What is the racial makeup of Fair Grove High?

Students at Fair Grove High are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Is Fair Grove High a good school?

Fair Grove High ranks 60^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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