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Palmyra High

Summary:

Palmyra High is a public high school located in Palmyra, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 379 students. The school is part of the Palmyra R-I School District, which is ranked 88 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmyra High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking ranging from 27 to 132 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is noteworthy, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in subjects like Biology I and English II. Additionally, Palmyra High's students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform particularly well, ranking 34th out of 274 Missouri high schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has also maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.3% to 98.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Mark Twain Senior High and Monroe City R-I High, Palmyra High consistently outperforms them in terms of statewide rankings, academic proficiency, and graduation rates. However, Hannibal Senior High, located just 8 miles away, also demonstrates strong academic performance and may provide a useful benchmark for Palmyra High to continue improving and maintaining its high standards.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1703 S Main St
       Palmyra, MO  63461-0151

(573) 769-2067

District: Palmyra R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,845 Help


Feeder schools for Palmyra High:

Elementary:    Palmyra Elementary
Middle:    Palmyra Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palmyra High ranks better than 75.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palmyra High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmyra High is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmyra High is $9,845.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palmyra High:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra High 94th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Palmyra High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Palmyra R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra R-I 88th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmyra High

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Rank History for all students at Palmyra High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.85 146th 534 72.7%
2007 74.57 72nd 538 86.6%
2008 48.58 301st 539 44.2%
2009 70.58 68th 507 86.6%
2010 62.34 134th 516 74.0%
2011 70.34 77th 528 85.4%
2012 55.26 204th 522 60.9%
2013 68.47 74th 523 85.9%
2014 77.16 27th 521 94.8%
2015 56.49 206th 504 59.1%
2016 77.14 40th 401 90.0%
2017 68.46 107th 404 73.5%
2018 74.37 46th 468 90.2%
2019 69.94 70th 460 84.8%
2021 74.95 36th 358 89.9%
2022 62.58 79th 361 78.1%
2023 50.45 132nd 352 62.5%
2024 60.91 94th 378 75.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmyra High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.73 78th 268 70.9%
2024 73.87 34th 274 87.6%
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Rank History for White students at Palmyra High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.84 62nd 440 85.9%
2019 68.86 64th 430 85.1%
2021 68.75 47th 309 84.8%
2022 48.07 115th 310 62.9%
2023 44.70 120th 302 60.3%
2024 54.32 99th 321 69.2%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Palmyra 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 300 300
1992 305 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 319 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 332 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1995 357 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 357 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 381 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 396 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 378 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 385 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 377 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 373 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 373 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 361 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 350 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 329 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 320 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2008 330 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2009 324 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2010 328 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2011 356 6 0 1 0 0 4 0 367
2012 353 6 0 2 0 0 5 0 366
2013 353 9 0 2 0 0 3 0 367
2014 349 7 1 3 0 1 4 0 365
2015 339 5 2 2 0 1 8 0 357
2016 331 6 3 2 0 1 10 0 353
2017 330 4 2 3 0 1 9 0 349
2018 312 3 1 1 0 0 12 0 329
2019 312 6 2 3 0 0 9 0 332
2020 316 4 2 4 0 0 12 0 338
2021 339 3 2 2 0 0 15 0 361
2022 347 2 2 5 0 0 17 0 373
2023 357 4 0 6 0 0 12 0 379
2024 333 4 1 7 0 0 15 0 360

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 Palmyra High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 300 22.3 13.4 n/a
1992 316 22.3 14.1 n/a
1993 328 20.9 15.7 n/a
1994 341 22.4 15.2 0
1995 361 23.4 15.4 n/a
1996 361 23.4 15.4 n/a
1997 386 24.6 15.7 11.4
1998 399 25.7 15.5 10
1999 379 24.0 15.8 15
2000 386 25.2 15.3 15
2001 379 24.5 15.5 14.5
2002 374 25.6 14.6 18.2
2003 374 25.6 14.6 18.2
2004 365 25.4 14.4 20.5
2005 354 24.5 14.4 20.9
2006 336 25.8 13.0 19.9
2007 328 24.7 13.3 23.5
2008 335 26.4 12.7 26.9
2009 335 26.0 12.8 24.8
2010 336 27.5 12.1 27.1
2011 367 26.3 13.9 26.7
2012 366 28.0 13.0 29.2
2013 367 26.6 13.7 29.2
2014 365 25.3 14.3 30.7
2015 357 26.0 13.7 30.8
2016 353 25.0 14.1 31.4
2017 349 26.6 13.0 29.2
2018 329 26.0 12.6 28.9
2019 332 25.8 12.8 29.8
2020 338 25.9 13.0 26.6
2021 361 26.8 13.4 24.1
2022 373 28.4 13.1 24.9
2023 379 28.1 13.4 29.6
2024 360 28.0 12.8 33.6

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 Palmyra High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 300 22.3 13.4 n/a
1992 316 22.3 14.1 n/a
1993 328 20.9 15.7 n/a
1994 341 22.4 15.2 0
1995 361 23.4 15.4 n/a
1996 361 23.4 15.4 n/a
1997 386 24.6 15.7 11.4
1998 399 25.7 15.5 10
1999 379 24.0 15.8 15
2000 386 25.2 15.3 15
2001 379 24.5 15.5 14.5
2002 374 25.6 14.6 18.2
2003 374 25.6 14.6 18.2
2004 365 25.4 14.4 20.5
2005 354 24.5 14.4 20.9
2006 336 25.8 13.0 19.9
2007 328 24.7 13.3 23.5
2008 335 26.4 12.7 26.9
2009 335 26.0 12.8 24.8
2010 336 27.5 12.1 27.1
2011 367 26.3 13.9 26.7
2012 366 28.0 13.0 29.2
2013 367 26.6 13.7 29.2
2014 365 25.3 14.3 30.7
2015 357 26.0 13.7 30.8
2016 353 25.0 14.1 31.4
2017 349 26.6 13.0 29.2
2018 329 26.0 12.6 28.9
2019 332 25.8 12.8 29.8
2020 338 25.9 13.0 26.6
2021 361 26.8 13.4 24.1
2022 373 28.4 13.1 24.9
2023 379 28.1 13.4 29.6
2024 360 28.0 12.8 33.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmyra High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $101 (1.1%) $9,178 (98.9%) $9,278
2020 $164 (1.8%) $8,919 (98.2%) $9,083
2021 $318 (3.4%) $9,142 (96.6%) $9,460
2022 $237 (2.4%) $9,608 (97.6%) $9,845

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmyra High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 460 High schoolsRanks 132nd of 352 High schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Palmyra High)36.318.8
 17.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Palmyra R-I)50.626.4
 24.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Palmyra High)57.245.5
 11.7%
   End of Course Biology I (Palmyra R-I)57.245.5
 11.7%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Palmyra High)68.353.6
 14.7%
   End of Course English II (Palmyra R-I)68.353.6
 14.7%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students332379
 14.2%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White312357
 14.4%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.8%29.6%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Palmyra High

Palmyra High ranks 94th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Palmyra High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Palmyra Elementary
Middle : Palmyra Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 360 students attended Palmyra High.

Students at Palmyra High are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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