Is Salisbury High a good school?

Yes. Salisbury High ranks in the top 6.5% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Salisbury High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended Salisbury High.

What is the racial makeup of Salisbury High?

Students at Salisbury High are 93% White, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Salisbury High?

Salisbury High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Salisbury Elementary

Salisbury High

Summary:

Salisbury High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Salisbury, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 242 students. The school is part of the Salisbury R-IV school district, which is ranked 68 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salisbury High has consistently ranked among the top Missouri high schools, reaching as high as 23rd out of 352 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments, particularly in Algebra I and Biology I end-of-course exams, is generally above the state average. For example, in 2022-2023, 64.7% of Salisbury High students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with over 92% of students identifying as white, which is significantly less diverse than the state average. Salisbury High also has a moderate percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.83% to 41.2% in recent years, lower than some nearby schools like Slater High, which had a 99.24% free/reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023.

Salisbury High's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.6 to 9.8 students per teacher in recent years, suggests a relatively small school environment that can provide personalized attention and support for students. However, this small size may also limit the range of course offerings and extracurricular activities available to students compared to larger high schools. Overall, Salisbury High appears to be a strong-performing school within its district and the state, but the lack of racial diversity and the socioeconomic disparity between Salisbury High and some nearby schools may be areas for further exploration and potential improvement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281-1221

(660) 388-6442

District: Salisbury R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,361

Feeder schools for Salisbury High:

Elementary:

Salisbury Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

African American:

4.1%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salisbury High ranks worse than 61.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Salisbury High ranks better than 93.5% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.76. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Salisbury High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (92.6%), African American (4.1%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salisbury High is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Salisbury High employs 24.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury High is $14,361.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Salisbury High:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury High 281^st of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Salisbury High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury High 23^rd of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Salisbury High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Salisbury R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury R-IV 68^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salisbury High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Salisbury High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.37	138^th	619	77.7%
2007	71.77	108^th	624	82.7%
2008	73.84	88^th	624	85.9%
2009	68.97	146^th	601	75.7%
2010	77.74	85^th	614	86.2%
2011	71.62	129^th	625	79.4%
2012	58.78	256^th	623	58.9%
2013	76.43	77^th	649	88.1%
2014	59.22	252^nd	633	60.2%
2015	49.21	294^th	585	49.7%
2016	57.99	176^th	435	59.5%
2017	24.60	473^rd	568	16.7%
2018	33.98	401^st	552	27.4%
2019	17.41	519^th	587	11.6%
2023	41.09	281^st	459	38.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Salisbury High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.05	195^th	382	49.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Salisbury High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.69	363^rd	479	24.2%
2019	14.51	500^th	527	5.1%
2023	32.73	269^th	385	30.1%

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

Rank History for Salisbury High

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Rank History for all high school students at Salisbury High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	62.76	159^th	534	70.2%
2007	54.36	232^nd	538	56.9%
2008	65.68	141^st	539	73.8%
2009	40.04	333^rd	507	34.3%
2010	55.90	205^th	516	60.3%
2011	72.70	59^th	528	88.8%
2012	70.42	69^th	522	86.8%
2013	72.51	50^th	523	90.4%
2014	63.88	118^th	521	77.4%
2015	60.69	158^th	504	68.7%
2016	68.77	89^th	401	77.8%
2017	35.83	289^th	404	28.5%
2018	31.17	338^th	468	27.8%
2023	80.76	23^rd	352	93.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Salisbury High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.26	357^th	382	6.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Salisbury High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.23	364^th	440	17.3%
2023	71.29	43^rd	302	85.8%

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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 Salisbury 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	327	327
1992	287	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
1993	293	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1994	289	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1995	340	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1996	340	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1997	342	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1998	354	12	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1999	351	9	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2000	339	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2001	349	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2002	333	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2003	333	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2004	277	11	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2005	310	10	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2006	283	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2007	258	11	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2008	268	8	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	281
2009	265	6	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	273
2010	263	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
2011	217	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	223
2012	211	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	218
2013	204	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	209
2014	203	5	0	3	0	0	0	0	211
2015	212	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	222
2016	210	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	220
2017	214	9	0	3	0	0	0	0	226
2018	226	9	0	3	0	0	0	0	238
2019	229	10	0	5	0	0	2	0	246
2020	221	9	0	5	0	0	2	0	237
2021	215	12	0	6	0	0	0	0	233
2022	221	13	0	5	1	0	0	0	240
2023	224	10	0	7	1	0	0	0	242

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 Salisbury High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	327	24.5	13.3	n/a
1992	296	24.6	12.0	n/a
1993	302	23.5	12.9	n/a
1994	299	23.5	12.7	0
1995	351	25.6	13.7	n/a
1996	351	25.6	13.7	n/a
1997	354	25.7	13.8	17.5
1998	370	27.7	13.4	14.6
1999	365	27.4	13.3	17.3
2000	349	27.3	12.8	15.8
2001	358	26.6	13.5	19
2002	346	25.7	13.5	21.4
2003	346	25.7	13.5	21.4
2004	290	25.3	11.5	20
2005	322	23.6	13.6	21.1
2006	293	23.6	12.4	17.4
2007	273	22.6	12.1	22.7
2008	281	23.3	12.1	26.7
2009	273	22.9	11.9	26
2010	272	22.7	11.9	30.5
2011	223	22.9	9.7	40.8
2012	218	22.6	9.6	33.5
2013	209	22.3	9.3	38.3
2014	211	22.3	9.4	39.3
2015	222	23.0	9.6	40.5
2016	220	23.0	9.5	38.6
2017	226	23.0	9.8	43.4
2018	238	23.1	10.2	42.9
2019	246	24.1	10.1	38.2
2020	237	25.9	9.1	38.4
2021	233	27.0	8.6	41.2
2022	240	25.5	9.3	30.8
2023	242	24.6	9.8	40.9

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 Salisbury High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	327	24.5	13.3	n/a
1992	296	24.6	12.0	n/a
1993	302	23.5	12.9	n/a
1994	299	23.5	12.7	0
1995	351	25.6	13.7	n/a
1996	351	25.6	13.7	n/a
1997	354	25.7	13.8	17.5
1998	370	27.7	13.4	14.6
1999	365	27.4	13.3	17.3
2000	349	27.3	12.8	15.8
2001	358	26.6	13.5	19
2002	346	25.7	13.5	21.4
2003	346	25.7	13.5	21.4
2004	290	25.3	11.5	20
2005	322	23.6	13.6	21.1
2006	293	23.6	12.4	17.4
2007	273	22.6	12.1	22.7
2008	281	23.3	12.1	26.7
2009	273	22.9	11.9	26
2010	272	22.7	11.9	30.5
2011	223	22.9	9.7	40.8
2012	218	22.6	9.6	33.5
2013	209	22.3	9.3	38.3
2014	211	22.3	9.4	39.3
2015	222	23.0	9.6	40.5
2016	220	23.0	9.5	38.6
2017	226	23.0	9.8	43.4
2018	238	23.1	10.2	42.9
2019	246	24.1	10.1	38.2
2020	237	25.9	9.1	38.4
2021	233	27.0	8.6	41.2
2022	240	25.5	9.3	30.8
2023	242	24.6	9.8	40.9

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 Salisbury High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$273 (2.3%)	$11,814 (97.7%)	$12,086
2020	$373 (3.0%)	$12,188 (97.0%)	$12,561
2021	$712 (4.9%)	$13,750 (95.1%)	$14,461
2022	$1,576 (11.0%)	$12,784 (89.0%)	$14,361

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury 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 519^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 281^st of 459 Middle schools	27.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury High)	26.8	35	8.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury R-IV)	26.8	35	8.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury High)	34.2	20	14.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury R-IV)	34.2	20	14.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Salisbury High)	16.7	42	25.3%
8th Grade Science (Salisbury R-IV)	16.7	42	25.3%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	246	242	1.6%
African American	10	10
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	224	2.2%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.2%	40.9%	2.7%

Schools Near Salisbury High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)		MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)	MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salisbury High	Public	7-12	1000 S Maple Ave	Salisbury	65281	Chariton County	Salisbury R-IV	No	No	No	No	(660) 388-6442	242	25	9.8	40.9%	224 (92.6%)	10 (4.1%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.8	23^rd of 352 public high schools	93.5%					(n/a)	35.0	22.2	42.0	20.0	64.7	51.8	$14,361	$1,577	$12,784
Keytesville High	Public	7-12	27247 Hwy 5	Keytesville	65261	Chariton County	Keytesville R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 288-3767	55	11	5.1	32.7%	54 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$23,452	$626	$22,827
Glasgow High	Public	6-12	860 Randolph	Glasgow	65254	Howard County	Glasgow	No	No	No	No	(660) 338-2012	193	18	10.7	32.1%	183 (94.8%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	17.6	292^nd of 352 public high schools	17.0%		28.7	254^th of 361 public high schools	29.6%	38	22.7			22.7	17.2	20.0	$11,131	$2,861	$8,270
Westran High	Public	9-12	601 Hornet Ln	Huntsville	65259	Randolph County	Westran R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 277-4415	178	17	10.3	47.2%	162 (91.0%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	36.8	211^th of 352 public high schools	40.1%		25.8	264^th of 361 public high schools	26.9%	53					36.1	28.3	$17,426	$1,127	$16,299
Brunswick High	Public	7-12	1008 County Rd	Brunswick	65236	Chariton County	Brunswick R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 548-3771	114	14	8.2	42.1%	97 (85.1%)	6 (5.3%)	4 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.1%)								(n/a)							$15,421	$2,144	$13,277
Higbee High	Public	9-12	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 456-7206	64	8	8.3	34.4%	62 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)					6.2		$13,298	$3,272	$10,027
Slater High	Public	9-12	515 N Elm	Slater	65349	Saline County	Slater	No	No	No	No	(660) 529-2278	131	12	10.8	99.2%	111 (84.7%)	4 (3.1%)	7 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)								(n/a)						17.1	$12,013	$1,446	$10,567
Fayette High	Public	9-12	510 Cleveland Ave	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 248-2124	189	18	10.7	39.2%	154 (81.5%)	17 (9.0%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)								(n/a)					30.0		$11,006	$603	$10,403

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