Seymour High

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Seymour High ranks 196 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seymour High is a public high school serving around 240 students in grades 9-12 in Seymour, Missouri, which is part of the Sparta R-III School District. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years. Academically, Seymour High's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with only 21.1% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. However, the school performed better in Biology I, with 38.7% of students being proficient or better, slightly above the state average of 38.5%.

Seymour High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Logan-Rogersville High and Marshfield High. The school's spending per student has increased in recent years, reaching $12,718 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools. Additionally, Seymour High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 students per teacher, lower than the ratios at some nearby schools.

While Seymour High faces academic and socioeconomic challenges, the school's increased spending per student and low student-teacher ratio may provide opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The school's performance on state assessments has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistency in academic performance. Addressing the unique needs of Seymour High's student population, which has a higher percentage of students from low-income families compared to the state and nearby schools, may be a key focus for the school and the Sparta R-III School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

625 E Clinton Ave
Seymour, MO 65746-8943

(417) 935-4508

District: Seymour R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,718

Feeder schools for Seymour High:

Elementary:	Seymour Elementary
Middle:	Seymour Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seymour High ranks worse than 55.7% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seymour 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 (89.6%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seymour High is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Seymour High employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seymour High is $12,718.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Seymour High:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour High 196^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Seymour High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Seymour R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour R-II 198^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seymour High

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Rank History for all students at Seymour High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	50.70	273^rd	534	48.9%
2007	26.13	456^th	538	15.2%
2008	38.53	384^th	539	28.8%
2009	50.19	236^th	507	53.5%
2010	65.04	112^th	516	78.3%
2011	63.99	119^th	528	77.5%
2012	61.96	140^th	522	73.2%
2013	66.53	83^rd	523	84.1%
2014	57.78	182^nd	521	65.1%
2015	41.32	320^th	504	36.5%
2016	63.82	107^th	401	73.3%
2017	56.14	177^th	404	56.2%
2018	57.85	141^st	468	69.9%
2019	34.96	311^th	460	32.4%
2023	39.92	196^th	352	44.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seymour High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.80	104^th	382	72.8%
2019	30.01	284^th	368	22.8%
2023	45.60	125^th	268	53.4%

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Rank History for White students at Seymour High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	53.67	156^th	440	64.5%
2019	28.90	328^th	430	23.7%
2023	34.01	181^st	302	40.1%

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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 Seymour 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	352	352
1992	339	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1993	353	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1994	272	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1995	273	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1996	273	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1997	259	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1998	295	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1999	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2000	286	1	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2001	209	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2002	236	1	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	246
2003	236	1	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	246
2004	255	0	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	266
2005	256	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2006	250	1	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2007	244	1	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	254
2008	242	3	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	254
2009	230	3	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2010	254	3	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2011	245	2	1	8	0	0	0	0	256
2012	216	3	3	5	0	0	0	0	227
2013	207	0	4	6	1	0	0	0	218
2014	209	0	2	4	0	0	0	0	215
2015	203	0	4	2	0	0	0	0	209
2016	222	2	1	4	0	0	0	0	229
2017	202	2	2	4	0	0	0	0	210
2018	196	2	3	5	0	0	0	0	206
2019	170	1	1	8	0	0	0	0	180
2020	179	1	2	6	0	0	0	0	188
2021	172	2	2	7	0	1	0	0	184
2022	191	3	0	10	0	0	1	0	205
2023	215	0	1	16	1	0	7	0	240

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 Seymour High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	352	22.5	15.6	n/a
1992	339	21.4	15.8	n/a
1993	353	20.0	17.7	n/a
1994	272	19.0	14.3	0
1995	273	20.2	13.5	n/a
1996	273	20.2	13.5	n/a
1997	263	21.0	12.5	16
1998	295	20.9	14.1	26.8
1999	275	21.1	13.0	33.1
2000	297	21.6	13.8	52.2
2001	216	18.8	11.5	38.4
2002	246	18.9	13.0	41.9
2003	246	18.9	13.0	41.9
2004	266	19.5	13.6	45.5
2005	264	19.3	13.7	43.9
2006	260	19.9	13.1	42.7
2007	254	19.0	13.4	43.7
2008	254	22.4	11.3	45.3
2009	240	22.1	10.8	53.8
2010	265	22.1	11.9	54.7
2011	256	22.2	11.4	47.3
2012	227	22.6	10.0	55.9
2013	218	22.5	9.6	59.2
2014	215	20.8	10.2	67
2015	209	21.0	9.9	65.6
2016	229	21.0	10.9	53.3
2017	210	18.9	11.0	56.7
2018	206	18.4	11.1	44.2
2019	180	17.5	10.2	57.2
2020	188	16.3	11.5	61.2
2021	184	16.2	11.3	62.5
2022	205	16.8	12.2	57.1
2023	240	17.8	13.4	37.5

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 Seymour High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	352	22.5	15.6	n/a
1992	339	21.4	15.8	n/a
1993	353	20.0	17.7	n/a
1994	272	19.0	14.3	0
1995	273	20.2	13.5	n/a
1996	273	20.2	13.5	n/a
1997	263	21.0	12.5	16
1998	295	20.9	14.1	26.8
1999	275	21.1	13.0	33.1
2000	297	21.6	13.8	52.2
2001	216	18.8	11.5	38.4
2002	246	18.9	13.0	41.9
2003	246	18.9	13.0	41.9
2004	266	19.5	13.6	45.5
2005	264	19.3	13.7	43.9
2006	260	19.9	13.1	42.7
2007	254	19.0	13.4	43.7
2008	254	22.4	11.3	45.3
2009	240	22.1	10.8	53.8
2010	265	22.1	11.9	54.7
2011	256	22.2	11.4	47.3
2012	227	22.6	10.0	55.9
2013	218	22.5	9.6	59.2
2014	215	20.8	10.2	67
2015	209	21.0	9.9	65.6
2016	229	21.0	10.9	53.3
2017	210	18.9	11.0	56.7
2018	206	18.4	11.1	44.2
2019	180	17.5	10.2	57.2
2020	188	16.3	11.5	61.2
2021	184	16.2	11.3	62.5
2022	205	16.8	12.2	57.1
2023	240	17.8	13.4	37.5

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 Seymour High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$777 (6.4%)	$11,367 (93.6%)	$12,144
2020	$611 (5.7%)	$10,162 (94.3%)	$10,773
2021	$4,682 (38.3%)	$7,544 (61.7%)	$12,226
2022	$1,985 (15.6%)	$10,733 (84.4%)	$12,718

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seymour High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 311^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 196^th of 352 High schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Seymour High)	22.9	21.1	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Seymour R-II)	22.9	21.1	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Seymour High)	32	38.7	6.7%
End of Course Biology I (Seymour R-II)	32	38.7	6.7%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	180	240	33.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	8	16	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	215	26.5%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	37.5%	19.7%

Schools Near Seymour High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)	MAP Science (2023)	MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (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 Science 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seymour High	Public	9-12	625 E Clinton Ave	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-4508	240	18	13.4	37.5%	215 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	39.9	196^th of 352 public high schools	44.3%					(n/a)			21.1	38.7			$12,718	$1,985	$10,733
Ozark Correctional Center	Public	7-12	929 Honor Camp Ln	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4491	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mansfield High	Public	9-12	315 W Ohio St	Mansfield	65704	Wright County	Mansfield R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 924-3236	201	17	11.7	38.3%	196 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	73.2	40^th of 352 public high schools	88.6%		78	30^th of 361 public high schools	91.7%	10			56.8	48.0			$10,358	$1,327	$9,031
Fordland High	Public	9-12	1248 School St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4555	186	16	11.7	31.2%	178 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)			42.1				$7,182	$1,822	$5,359
Ava High	Public	9-12	507 North Spring Street	Ava	65608	Douglas County	Ava R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 683-5747	451	28	16.1	50.8%	424 (94.0%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	63.7	72^nd of 352 public high schools	79.5%		53.3	128^th of 361 public high schools	64.5%	56			39.6	51.9			$9,392	$2,966	$6,427
Marshfield High	Public	9-12	370 State Hwy Dd	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 859-2120	916	63	14.5	39.7%	827 (90.3%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.3%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.4%)	53.6	114^th of 352 public high schools	67.6%		44.9	173^rd of 361 public high schools	52.1%	59			34.5	39.7	58.3	52.5	$10,300	$1,068	$9,232
Hartville High	Public	9-12	175 N. School Ave	Hartville	65667	Wright County	Hartville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 741-6223	304	26	11.5	50.7%	296 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)	17.7	26.5	39.2				$10,136	$1,951	$8,185
Niangua High	Public	6-12	301 Rumsey St	Niangua	65713	Webster County	Niangua R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 473-6101	80	8	10.5	50.0%	80 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	283^rd of 352 public high schools	19.6%					(n/a)			30.0	6.2			$15,631	$938	$14,693
Norwood High	Public	7-12	675 N Hawk Ave	Norwood	65717	Wright County	Norwood R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 746-4101	187	18	10.6	48.1%	175 (93.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)								(n/a)			25.7				$12,800	$1,502	$11,298
Sparta High	Public	9-12	8520 State Hwy14e	Sparta	65753	Christian County	Sparta R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 634-3224	247	17	14.6	45.7%	237 (96.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	36	216^th of 352 public high schools	38.6%		36	217^th of 361 public high schools	39.9%	1			33.3	30.0			$10,187	$681	$9,507

Frequently Asked Questions about Seymour High

What is the racial makeup of Seymour High?

Students at Seymour High are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Seymour High in?

Seymour R-II

What schools feed into Seymour High?

Seymour High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Seymour Elementary
Middle : Seymour Middle

How many students attend Seymour High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Seymour High.

Is Seymour High a good school?

Seymour High ranks 196^th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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